Links
View a list of American Baptist related links and links to other helpful organizations and church services.
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Chin and Karen Resources
View a list of resources for working with Chin and Karen refugees in the United States.
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The Parish Paper
Read the monthly edition of the Parish Paper, a resource for congregations.
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Planned giving
The American Baptist Foundation recently launched the Strengthening Your Financial Future program, an initiative focused on partnering with ministries, churches, and individuals to develop and promote, planned giving and endowment growth for the long-term sustainability of ministry and mission. Here are links to documents with helpful information.
Strengthening the Future – flyer
Strengthening the Future – booklet and brochure
ABF Strengthening Your Financial Future – invitation
emergency preparedness
When Violence Visits Your Church, How Ready Should You Be? Emergency Preparedness in Congregations for Hazards and Threats including Arson and Active Shooters
FEMA Guide
Disasters can be natural occurrences such as tornadoes, floods, or earthquakes, acts of terrorism, or single armed intruders in a building. All of these sudden and unexpected disasters can come about anywhere, including while in church, and one should be aware of this possibility.