Cooperating Church Annual Report Form

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February 21, 2008

Dear Church Clerk, Moderator or Pastor:
 
   Just about everyone loves a party and most especially when that party is for them or someone they love and care for.  Can you imagine the scene now?  The invitations have been sent, the cake is made and the places are set for the guests to be honored. The hour approaches for the party to begin and no one shows up.  Minutes and hours begin to tick away.  Phone calls are made, hoping to catch someone at home, checking to see if anyone from that house might be coming.  Eventually a few people come to the door.  They think they have the right night but they aren’t sure.  They thought they’d put in an appearance but they made no special preparations. They found an old present in the back of the closet and they brought it along so they had something to give but they can’t remember exactly what was in or if it’s still good.  That sounds like a terrible party, doesn’t it?  How do you celebrate without guests?  It’s hard to honor the guests when all you have is old presents to offer that no one has looked at for years. 
 
   That’s what happens when we send out the annual report forms.  The invitation is sent, sometimes twice.  Phone calls are made following up with churches, hoping someone wants to be part of the celebration.  We want to be able to thank churches for what they have done in giving.  We need the information from every church.  Many times the smaller churches surpass the bigger churches in per capita giving, but if the present (annual report information) is old, the “guests of honor”, may never be recognized. 
 
   Are churches still baptizing members?  Are there new youth pastors that should be contacted for student ministry events?   Did any church in Pennsylvania or Delaware increase in their membership, number of services, or pastoral staffing?  We don’t know without your gift of your annual report. 
 
 Please R.S.V.P. for the party!  We want to celebrate with you.
 
 Partnering in Ministry, 
 Caryl J. Casey

Caryl J. Casey

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

Denise Veselicky (412) 687-3940 Pghbaptist@aol.com

Caryl Casey (800) 932-9442 CarylJC@aol.com

 

  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 assistence.

* 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