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The mission of AIM is to provide ongoing theological, ministry, and discipleship education to pastoral leadership and laity in Maine. AIM is committed to providing excellence in learning, instruction, research, and equipping for ministry. AIM is to uphold the foundation of biblical teaching, Baptist heritage, and global awareness of mission to all men and women enrolled.

What is AIM? AIM is an auxiliary organization of the American Baptist Churches of Maine. AIM, as a learning institute, reflects the diversity of the State of Maine and American Baptists. Learning opportunities are provided to deepen Bible knowledge and skills and to grow Christian disciples. Many of our graduates are working and ministering in small and large churches of Maine.

Some of our students are second-career leaders while others are retired and beginning a new phase of personal ministry as pastors, teachers, or youth leaders.

AIM itself is growing as we continue an exciting journey. We offer courses, as well as mentoring, that will sharpen abilities and equip the students in their faith based journey to which they have been called.

Search the pages of this web site and discover how AIM may become part of your future. We look forward to hearing from you!

Graduation. AIM is preparing for the graduation of its next cohort of students in 2025.

In 2019, we rejoiced with two graduates: Brian Casey, graduating with a diploma in Pastoral Ministry Studies, and our first-ever graduate from the Advanced Studies program – John Cheney with a diploma in Pastoral Theology and Practice. Our graduation ceremony took place on Sunday, May 19, 4:00pm at the North Windsor Baptist Church, 955 Ridge Road, Windsor, ME 04363.  Here are video recordings of highlights of the service (just click on the underlined links below):

Online Resources. Click on the “Resources” tab above to access some tools for online education.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

About

Watch a 3-minute, introductory video on the Institute.

Here’s how we teach and train…

We aim to offer courses in locations and formats that will best serve our current students and instructors. Most courses are taught either fully in-person or in a hybrid format. Baptist History and Polity is an online course.

In recent years, courses have been taught in Augusta, Greene, and China, but courses may not always be held at those locations in Maine. Travel is taken into consideration so that the distance for the majority of students will be as minimal as possible.

Contact

If you have any questions or comments about the program, please contact our director, Rev. Joshua Burden, at    pastorjosh08@gmail.com

If you need information about financial aid or transcripts, please contact our registrar, Rev. Dr. Susan Crane, at    cranewolcott@myfairpoint.net

If you have any questions about upcoming courses, please contact the dean for your area. You can find their contact information by clicking on the Leadership tab.