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AMERICAN BAPTIST NEWS SERVICE 
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American Baptist Churches USA 
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Richard W. Schramm, Director 
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DUNBAR RESIGNS FROM AMERICAN BAPTIST 
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
 Betsy Dunbar, program associate for Resources 
and AB GIRLS, has concluded her work with American 
Baptist Women's Ministries, it was announced today by 
Executive Director Virginia Holmstrom.
 Dunbar, who began her ministry with the 
organization in 1994, was responsible for the production of 
all resources for ABW Ministries.  She also staffed the AB 
GIRLS National Leadership Team (comprised of five girls 
and five women), working with the Team to develop 
resources, programs and events.  She was instrumental 
last year in adding the new Women of Purpose ministry for 
girls and women ages 18-25.
 Prior to 1994 Dunbar worked in marketing and 
communications, including service as director of 
publications at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in 
Lombard, Ill., from 1984 to 1992.
 Holmstrom noted Dunbar's love for the 
organization's ministries with American Baptist women and 
girls, which she cited in her letter of resignation.  
 The national board of American Baptist Women's 
Ministries has been engaged in a strategic planning 
process since 2000 to reshape its ministries and resources 
to appeal to a broader base of women and girls in 
American Baptist churches, Holmstrom noted.  
 The position vacated by Dunbar will be filled as 
soon as possible. "I believe God has prepared a person to 
work with us to implement the board's new vision for 
resources and ministries with women and girls," 
Holmstrom said.  "It will be difficult for anyone to match 
Betsy's commitment to and love for these ministries."  
 The ABW Ministries strategic plan calls for the 
addition of executive staff over the next several years.  
The organization currently is seeking an associate 
executive director for development.

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