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Resources

For Congregations
The new RGR Cafe! - Get Started HERE!
Pulpit Supply List - Click here to contact the Region Office for a current up-to-date list.
ABC United Mission Giving
Instructions for Completing ABCUSA United Mission Form
ABCUSA Resources for Churches
Clergy Compensation Guide (MMBB)
Tax Exempt Status
501(c)3 Church Application​
501(c)3 Tax Guide
 Sample Conflict of Interest Form
for Church Trustees

​A NYS Law Requirement of Church Trustees.
In New York State, it is a legal requirement for all trustees of an organization to sign a conflict of interest form every year.
 Click here for a link to the form used by ABCRGR board as a SAMPLE.
(For churches in other states, please check your state requirements.)


Safety Resources
Sample child safety policy for churches 
Brockport First Baptist - Child safety policy
 Safe Sanctuaries Policy - (How to develop & update) Resource & UMC link here
ABHMS Workshop for Congregations
​on Child Abuse Prevention in Churches
Resources available through Church Law & Tax Store
 Sexual Abuse Prevention - 
​             Information from Church Mutual 
Ministry Safe program-
          protecting children & those who serve them
For Ordination
Summary of Requirements for Recognition of Ordination - updated Aug. 2020
Ordination within ABCRGR - updated Aug. 2020
Guidelines for Recognition of Ordination - updated Aug. 2020
Summary of Requirements for Ordination - updated Aug. 2020
Ministerial Code of Ethics
Heidi Lynn Fuller Ministry Support Fund- 
​
Looking for scholarships for continuing ed? Check out the Heidi Lynn Fuller Ministry Fund, a scholarship and grant fund
set up in memory of the Rev. Heidi Lynn Fuller, a pastor with deep roots in the Rochester area.
​All information and application guidelines can be found on the website.
ABCRGR Documents​
Constitution and Bylaws
Financial and Budgeting Policy for ABCRGR
ABCRGR 2019 Annual Report
2018 Personnel Policies for ABCRGR
ABCUSA Documents
10 Facts You Should Know About American Baptists
ABCUSA Official Documents
New Mailing Addresses for ABCUSA Organizations
New Updated 2020-2021 ABCUSA Directory & Planning Calendar
ABCUSA Logos
What is the ABCIS Annual Report?  --NEW
Instructions for how to submit your ABCIS Cooperating Church Annual Report data  --NEW
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