Professional organization for ministers of the American Baptist Churches, USA. Represents clergy before ABC/USA denominational bodies, is involved in the creation of ordination standards, publishes MINISTER magazine, and maintains a code of ethics for its members. Site includes information about the council, its bylaws and code of ethics, a list of resources available from the council, and online resources related to clergy/congregation conflict.
Provides Christian education for laypeople and continuing education for clergy. Includes history, goals, program descriptions, course descriptions, course schedule, tuition information, and application information.