Cooperating Church Annual Reports
Link to CCAR Report Page (a new window will open with the report form)
February 7, 2011
Dear Church Secretary, Moderator or Pastor:
Did you know that the attention span for an average adult is 20 minutes? And in some studies, it was only 7 seconds before something distracted most adults from a task they were involved in. People spend on an average, one minute on a website before they move on to the next one. If you are on Facebook or you Tweet, you know a quick line is how many of us share our thoughts or feelings these days, with family and friends.
Even reading this note may be more time than you feel like you have to invest in determining whether there is information included that you need to know.
There is a new short version of the Annual Report for 2010.
It’s only three pages and most of the first page is pre-printed with your church information already appearing. You can access this form online at the website shown up above or you can spend a few minutes filling out the hard copy. Either way, what you are able to share concerning your church and pastor is important information, enabling us to better partner with your congregation in ministry.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Denise Veselicky (888) 687-0883 pghbaptist@aol.com
Carol Bicking (800) 358-6999 cab2644@aol.com
Caryl Casey (800) 932-9442 caryljc@aol.com.
Partnering in Ministry,
Caryl J. Casey, ABCOPAD Treasurer
Downloadable Copy Of The Above Letter
If you do not have a copy of your church's annual report form you can obtain the log in information you require by contacting
Direction To Access ABCIS Website:
It is possible for you as a church leader to view your church's information contained in the American Baptist Churches Information System. Information is available at the American Baptist Churches Information System (ABCIS) website.
www.abcis.org To access the ABCIS website you will need to request a username and password from Caryl Casey, ABCOPAD Treasurer. Email Caryl at CarylJC@aol.com or call (800) 932-9442. Requests will be processed as quickly as possible. Once you have your username and password, you will be able to log into the ABCIS website and view your church information. Security is set up so you can only view your own church data. Once you enter the ABCIS website, it is recommended that you start at the Report Center. If you have questions about the website contact Caryl Casey (information above) or Mark Mahserjian-Smith (msmsmail@abcopad.com) for assistance.
Annual Report Forms and Information
The Annual Report collects statistical, leadership, and financial information. The data is widely used for variety of purpose, including:
* Determining the number of ABC Biennial Delegates for your church
* Regional and national directories
* Statistical reporting both within ABC and in inter-denominational publications
* Congregational Profile reports for pastoral search committees
* Per capita calculations for financial reports and recognitions
Our entire denomination benefits from having the most accurate information possible on our congregations.
On-Line Reporting Forms
You may use the on-line forms to submit your Church Information. Link to CCAR Report Page
(a new window will open with the report form, make sure your pop up blocker is turned off)
1. The website of annualreport.abcis.org reacts best if accessed by internet explorer.
2. The person filling out the form online MUST have a copy of the church's annual report form to access the website. They are asked for the church's pin number but more importantly they must use the church leadership pin to access the login. This means that if a church has any leadership listed, they must use that leadership pin.
3. If a church does not have any leadership listed, they are able to use ABCOPAD's (the Region's Pin). This number will NOT work for them if they have a leadership pin available. Contact Caryl Casey, Denise Veselicky or Mark Mahserjian-Smith to assist with leadership pin number.
If you have question please call Caryl Casey or Denise Veselicky using the contact information listed above.