Plan Now to Attend Upcoming Events
Specialized Ministry Summit, April 8, Denver, Colo.
Come and join us for a free summit and free lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave. All endorsed American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors will receive a gift for attending! The summit will begin at 11:30 a.m. with networking and announcements followed by regional, national and strategic updates. Learn more about endorsement and American Baptist life! RSVP at endorsement@abhms.org by April 2 to ensure that your meal is ordered.
ABCOTS Regional Conference, April 25-28, Houston, Texas
If you plan to attend American Baptist Churches of the South's (ABCOTS) regional conference, please let us know at endorsement@abhms.org. The Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries team plans to attend and would enjoy meeting you over coffee or a meal! Additionally, if you have endorsement questions, plan to attend our endorsement workshop on Thursday, April 27.
ACPE, May 3-6, Minneapolis, Minn.
The American Baptist Faith Group breakfast is 7:30-8:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 4. If you plan to attend the breakfast and program, please let us know at endorsement@abhms.org to ensure that your meal is ordered.
APC, June 22-25, Houston
The American Baptist Faith Group breakfast is 7:30-8:45 a.m. on Friday, June 23. If you plan to attend the breakfast and program, please let us know at endorsement@abhms.org to ensure that your meal is ordered.
Biennial Mission Summit, June 29-July 2, Portland, Ore., with June 29 celebrating chaplains, pastoral counselors and those ministering in specialized settings with learning opportunities and a free lunch!
Noon-2 p.m. June 29: Chaplain and Specialized Ministry Luncheon, "Connect. Cultivate. Change." Connect with others who serve in specialized ministry settings! Cultivate your relationships with chaplains, pastoral counselors, the endorsement committee and ABHMS leaders. Change your level of understanding by learning about resources and endorsement. And celebrate our award recipients!
Lunch is provided by ABHMS Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries.
Plan to attend the following learning opportunities on June 29:
"Putting Our Best Foot Forward: Best Practices among VA Chaplains"
by Chaplain Varner Perez;
"Holy Mama off the Chain: A Discussion about Grief and Empowerment"
by the Rev. Elizabeth Ritzman;
"Self-Care for Clergy Today" by the Rev. Dr. Delois Brown-Daniels; and
"Remembering our Roots as Military Chaplains" by Chaplain (Col.) Sean Lee.
Mission trip to Murrow Indian Children's Home and Bacone College, July 23-29, Muskogee, Okla.
Save the date! Join chaplains, pastoral counselors and others to make a difference as we build, construct, clean, paint and inspire! Evening activities include worship, learning about Native American culture, interacting with the children and increasing your competencies with children in healthcare settings.
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