| Area Ministry |
McJunkin/ Beers/ Murrow |
| Clergy Compensation |
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| Interim Pastors |
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| Legal Concerns |
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| Licensing, Clergy |
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| Membership Information |
Churches seeking membership into the Philadelphia Baptist Association. |
| Pastoral Concerns |
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| Placement (Pastoral and other) |
Ministries Opportunities Listing (MOL) |
| Pulpit Supply |
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| Search Committees |
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| Church Administration |
McJunkin/ Beers/ Murrow |
| Code of Ethics |
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| Church Resources |
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| Audio Visual Resource Library (AVRL) |
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| Communications |
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| Metrolines Newsletter |
News about local churches within the PBA |
| PBA Resource Packet |
Mailed to each PBA church containing news about current events being held within the region and nationally. |
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| Conference Centers |
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| Green Lake Conference Center |
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| Retreat Centers |
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| Educational Resources |
Murrow |
| Christian Education |
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| Church School |
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| Discipleship |
Events and resources for individuals and local churches to assist persons to be equipped and grow toward maturity as followers of Jesus Christ. |
| Exploring Christian Ministries |
An annual conference sponsored by Palmer Theological Seminary and the Association to help people discern their call to ministry. |
| Leadership Training |
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| Library |
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| Small Group Ministry |
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| Sunday School |
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| Video Tape Library |
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| Employment |
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| Ministries Opportunities Listing (MOL) |
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| Evangelism |
Beers |
| Congregational Transformation |
Vision-building; ministry/strategic planning; congregational vitality; regaining/strengthening missional focus. |
| Evangelism |
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| Fellowship |
McJunkin/ Beers/ Murrow |
| Annual Meeting |
The churches of the Philadelphia Baptist Association meet the first Saturday of each May to conduct a brief business meeting and time of fellowship. |
| Annual Fall Sermon |
The last Sunday of September churches gather for an evening of worship and fellowship. |
| Tubing on the Delaware |
An annual event for all ages at Point Pleasant, PA, for recreation and fellowship (usually a Saturday in July). |
| Mission Outreach Banquet |
An annual event to recognize lay and pastoral leaders for distinguished Christian service in churches and local neighborhoods/communities (usually a Saturday in October). |
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| Finances |
McJunkin |
| American Baptist Credit Unions |
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| American Baptist Extension Corp. (ABEC) |
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| American Baptist Foundation |
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| Church Loans |
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| Credit Union |
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| Estate Planning |
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| Investments |
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| Loans |
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| Planned Giving |
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| Property & Finance Issues |
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| Property Insurance Plan (Group) |
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| Grants and Scholarships |
Murrow |
| Johnston Scholarship Fund (Clergy) |
Monies available to PBA professional church leaders who are members of PBA Minister’s Council and in good standing with the region. |
| Local Church Ministries Fund |
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| Wadsworth Fund |
A one time grant for cooperative, creative ministry by two or more PBA churches for evangelism, outreach or discipleship. |
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| Insurance |
MuJunkin |
| Group Insurance Plan (Property & Health) |
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| Liability Insurance |
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| Ministerial Fellowship |
Martin |
| Ministers Council |
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| Missions |
Mitchell |
| America For Christ Offering |
This offering benefits mission in the USA. |
| Association Offering |
The Regional or Association Offering (RO) is used to strengthen the region’s mission and witness in the Metropolitan Philadelphia Area (including Wilmington, DE) through Good Shepherd Ministries, Prison Ministry and Community Outreach Ministries. |
| Direct Gifs to PBA |
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| Home Mission Fund |
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| Missionaries |
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| Mission Advocates |
A volunteer individual within the local church who promotes missions for the ABCUSA churches. These individuals help to increase awareness and giving among the parishioners. |
| Mission Reporting |
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| Offerings (ABC) |
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| One Great Hour of Sharing |
Funds received from this offering are available for emergency assistance, wherever there is a special need anywhere in the U.S. or around the world. |
| Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering |
This offering, sometimes called the Thank You Offering, is used to assist retired ministers and missionaries with special needs. |
| United Mission Giving |
United Mission contributions provide the largest portion of support and are the very foundation for all American Baptist Mission. Gifts to United Mission support all parts of our national and international mission effort as American Baptists. |
| Validated Regional Ministries |
VRM are ministries related to and located within the Philadelphia Baptist Association. This designation was developed to recognize vital mission in our local community that involves American Baptists. |
| World Mission Offering |
WMO is used entirely for the ministry of the American Baptist Board of International Ministries, supporting mission around the world. |
| World Mission Support |
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| Ordination |
McJunkin |
| Ordination Requirements |
Procedures for ordination and recognition by the Commission on the Ministry of the Philadelphia Baptist Association. |
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| Organizations for Women |
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| American Baptist Women's Ministries |
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| Women in Ministry |
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| Outreach |
McJunkin/ Mitchell/ Murrow |
| American Baptist Men |
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| American Baptist Women |
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| Campus Ministry |
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| Christmas Cheer |
A Ministry Project of the Philadelphia Baptist Association, Good Shepherd Ministries providing Christmas gifts to people in institutions. |
| Ecumenical Relations |
Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia |
| Good Shepherd Ministries (GSM) |
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| Regional Outreach |
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| Prison Ministry |
Mitchell |
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| Outreach Ministry |
Mitchell |
| Co-Laborers/Lay Preachers |
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| Personnel Services |
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| American Baptist Personnel Service |
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| Retirement |
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| Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board |
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| Stewardship |
Mitchell |
| Stewardship |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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| Volunteer Ministries |
Reedy |
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| Women’s Organizations |
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| Women in Ministry |
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Ministry with Youth
and Young Adults |
Murrow |
| Youth Retreats |
Opportunities for youth (grades 6-12) for fellowship and Christian growth; usually held in December and March. |
| National Youth Gathering |
An event sponsored by ABCUSA held every 3-4 years; ages 15-20; meet others from all over the USA. Music, speakers small & large groups for Christian discipleship. |
| Young Adult Ministries |
Occasional events and mission, fellowship opportunities for those ages 18-35. |
| Baptist Youth World Conference |
Held approximately every 5-6 years, for youth/young adults (ages 15-30) to experience an international conference aimed at personal Christian growth and diverse music, mission and small/large group events. |
| Tubing on the Delaware |
An annual event for all ages at Point Pleasant, PA, for recreation and fellowship (usually a Saturday in July). |
