Getting Started with MinistrElife

Created by Olivia Jarrett, Modified on Sat, 9 Apr, 2022 at 11:45 AM by Olivia Jarrett

TABLE OF CONTENT

How do I join MinistrElife?
How do I log in with an ABPS Profile?
How do I recover my password?
How do I turn off/on notification?
How do I apply for a job?
How do I change my email address?
What is ABPS?
How do I sign the ABPS Release of Information Consent and why should I sign?
How do I update my ABPS Profile?
How can I download or print my own profile?
How do I search for candidates on MinistrElife?
How do I create a job/ position opening on MinistrElife?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join MinistrElife?

If you currently or have ever had an ABPS Profile in the system, go directly to the Login Page and scroll to the bottom. In the box titled Have an ABPS Profile?; type your email address. If you have one, a note will appear telling you the system has located that email address; a recovery email will be sent to that email address. Go to the email inbox of the email address you provided. Check your Inbox for an email from support@ministrelife.org (check your spam folder). Once you locate the email, click on the link provided to continue registering on the ministrelife.org site.

The system prompt and notes will recover your information and pre-load your profile in ministrElife.

If the system does not find your email address in the database, use the information above to register as a new user OR contact Megan Biddle at megan.biddle@abhms.org.

How do I log in with an ABPS Profile?

If you currently or have ever had an ABPS Profile in the system, go directly to the Login Page and scroll to the bottom. Type your email address From the box labeled "Have an ABPS Profile?". A note will appear telling you that the system has located that email in the system and a recovery email will be sent to that email address. Go to the email Inbox of the email address you provided. Check your Inbox for an email from support@ministrelife.org (check your spam folder as well). Once you locate the email, click on the link provided to continue registering on the ministrelife.org site.

From there, the system prompts and notes will recover your information and pre-load your profile in ministrElife.

Still Struggling? Click here to watch the How to login with an ABPS Profile video

If the system does not find your email address in the database, use the information above to register as a new user OR contact Meg Biddle at megan.biddle@abhms.org to see if there is another way to find your profile information.

How do I recover my password?

If you have forgotten your password, you can recover it by clicking on the Forgot Password? link as shown. You will be asked to enter the email address you used to register for ministrElife. Instructions will be sent to that email address to help you set up a new password.

Check your spam folder for a recovery email if not in your message Inbox.

Still Struggling? Click Here to watch the How do I recover my password video.

How do I turn off/on notification?

While logged into your account on ministrElife, go to Settings. Click on notification settings and select which notifications you receive and how they are delivered.

Still Struggling? Click here to watch the How do I turn off/on notifications video.

How do I apply for a job?

In the Employ section, view the Job Boards and click "apply" for any jobs you'd like to be considered for.

Still Struggling? Click here to watch the How do I apply for a job video.

How do I change my email address?

Go to Settings > Email address and edit the primary email address that you use to log into the platform. Also, add a secondary email address for notifications.

What is ABPS?

A computer-based, data-storage-and-retrieval system, American Baptist Personnel Services (ABPS) produces personnel profiles to assist professionally trained ministry leaders who seek new opportunities to serve local congregations and denominational entities. ABPS also provides resources that enable local congregations to identify mission and leadership needs.

ABPS is now a part of ministrElife, custom-built at the direction of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). All ministerial leaders, both lay and clergy, are encouraged to enroll in ministrElife and complete an ABPS profile.

Standing fully in the spirit of ABHMS, ABPS provides useful information—shared openly and without bias—that supports congregations developing Christ-centered leaders, equipping disciples and healing their neighborhoods and communities. ABPS is committed to ABHMS’ values of integrity, stewardship, diversity, collaboration and teamwork.

ABPS works in partnership with ABCUSA regions to assist local church search committees by retrieving profiles of ministry professionals with the skills and experiences needed by the church.

Every profile that is approved undergoes a verification process. In order for us to verify college degrees, ordination, employment, and references, we need to have the release form completed. This form also allows the executive ministers and region staff the ability to view your profile information.

To sign the form: Go to the employment section on ministrElife. On the right-hand side of your profile, click Additional Information. In the center of the profile, you will see American Baptist Personnel Services Release of Information Consent. If you have filled out the form in the past, but not signed the form it will say COMPLETE. Please click complete and sign the form using your mouse.

How do I update my ABPS Profile?

On the new ABPS on ministrElife, you can update your ABPS Profile yourself anytime from the Employ section of this site. There is no cost to update your information. However, for the additional validation and vetting it takes to make your ABPS Profile active, you will need to click the "Submit for Review" button at the top of the Employ section.

How can I download or print my own profile?

Watch this video- How to: Print or Download your Basic and ABPS Profile

This video will take you step by step through the two ways you can access, download, and or print your basic or ABPS profile!