We are happy to announce that Claire McLeland of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been selected as the first recipient of the Helen and John Spangler Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The Spangler Scholarship recognizes an all-around outstanding graduate or undergraduate applicant to The Albert Baker Fund. Claire is entering her second year of study in the MBA […]

We are delighted to announce that Natasha Naik of Edmond, Oklahoma, has been selected as the first recipient of the Jean Burgdorff Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship. Congratulations, Natasha! Natasha is currently earning a Master of Music in Voice and Opera at the University of Cincinnati. The breadth of her work in her Master’s program, the depth […]

“My legal education and understanding of Christian Science enabled me… to have our church recognized as a legitimate religious organization.” – Diana Nakawombe Dear Friends, It’s an hour before the Sunday-morning church service at the Christian Science Society in Kampala, Uganda, and no fewer than 15 members have arrived early to set up church on the […]

Registration Details Every other week, ABF Career Alliance is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, our guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you […]

Education transforms lives. It enables individuals to realize unlimited possibilities in their expression of God’s great goodness. It’s what drives The Albert Baker Fund (ABF) to help every Christian Scientist have the opportunity to gain a quality education.

Meet three students who were able to stay in school this year because of an Albert Baker Brotherly Love scholarship–Brittany Barthelmess, Josh Aleman, and Zach Schueller. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the fund– your gifts have truly made a difference for young Christian Scientists!

Look what we have accomplished together! Gifts to the Albert Baker Brotherly Love Fund helped us double scholarships for nearly 60 students attending college in the US and Canada. These students received an average award of $7,600, which included a $3,100 Albert Baker Brother Love scholarship. We know that each of these students would like […]

Dear Friends, Greetings, gratitude, and best wishes to each of you in your respective countries! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we all embrace the world at this time. I am writing to announce the change of ABF’s Africa Applications Processing Agent, (APA). You may know that our current APA, Mr. Jean Leonard […]

Today we warmly welcome Dr. Joseph Ritter as The Albert Baker Fund’s (ABF) new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Ritter begins work immediately with us from his home office in Bemidji, Minnesota. He’ll be relocating with his family to Northern California as soon as current travel restrictions allow. In the meantime, Dr. Ritter is already well-oriented […]

20 Short Steps to Your LinkedIn Profile A fully-completed LinkedIn Profile is an essential tool for today’s job search. Why? It’s a valuable tool that employers use to gain valuable insights into your education and experience. In other words, it’s an opportunity for you to create a professional profile that provides valuable insights into who […]