2019 TYPES OF INCOME
Brotherhood Mutual Support. Through an agreement with Brotherhood Mutual Insurance General Baptist Ministries qualifies for a grant based on the claims history of the General Baptist churches purchasing property and liability insurance from them. In 2019 a gift of $25,000 was received. Gwyn Jowers with James Greene & Associates presented the ministry partner check to Executive Director Clint Cook and Financial Officer Linda McDonough. He added, “It is exciting to know that these dollars will be used to impact mission and ministry”. These dollars are earmarked for Ethnic Ministries in California where they continue to make a positive impact on the church planting and church development ministries guided by Pastor Rene Rodriguez through Sheffield Association. General Baptist churches that wish to participate in this program may gain additional details by calling 800-422-3384 and speaking with Esther. Conferences and workshops were an important part of Congregational Ministries in 2019. In addition to the National Youth Conference, Camp Meeting Days, and Pastor’s Conference a partnership with Freedom Association provided a Small Church Essentials workshop. Presented by Karl Vaters and hosted by Main Street Church of Boonville more than 150+ leaders from more than 30 churches attended.
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