Welcome to the Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals

The Home Mission Board began its ministry of in-service guidance in 1959 when Lewis W. Newman became secretary of Rural-Urban Missions. Under his leadership at the University of Corpus Christi and at the Home Mission Board, in-service guidance became a reality.

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History of AMGP

As a graduate student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Lewis W. Newman studied the needs of pastors in Texas and on the basis of that study developed an in-service guidance (ISG) program at the University of Corpus Christi. 

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Leadership

Learn more about the men and women who lead the Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals including our Board of Directors, Officers, and those sitting on committees.

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