American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Churches Helping Churches to be the Heart, Hands, and Feet of Christ

ABC Updates

Immerse
Visit the website for Immerse, the National Gathering of American Baptist Youth, which will be held July 24-28, 2012, on the campus of American University in Washington, D.C.  You can also download a save the date card to include in your church's bulletin or newsletter.
 

Minister's Council newsletters
Read the latest edition of the Minister's Council newsletter and the latest edition of Minister magazine.
 

Read The Message Board, a newsletter from our General Secretary
Download The Message Board in PDF format from Dr. A. Roy Medley, General Secretary of ABC-USA.  Find all of the latest blog entries from Dr. Medley's Middle East Study Tour by clicking here.
 

American Baptist Foundation articles
Read "A Gift for Uncertain Times," an article about an astute way to give during uncertain financial times by the American Baptist Foundation.
Read "Like A Grape Vine", an article on charitable gift annuities with the American Baptist Foundation.
Read "Eight Benefits of a Gift Annuity", on the values of giving through the American Baptist Foundation.
Read "A Future With Hope" and learn how to ensure that your gifts will provide hope for the future.
 


 
Stewardship Resources from ABCUSA
Find new tools to promote stewardship education on the updated ABCUSA website.  Click here for more information about the resources available.
 

 
ABCUSA Identity Focus: Serving as the Hands and Feet of Christ
 
Read a document released by the Mission Resource Development office of the Office of the General Secretary outlining this new identity focus, how it came about, and how it will help to shape the denomination in the future.