1. Fellowship with a group of like-minded centers
Association strengthens partnerships between like-minded PCCs. Interaction and networking is facilitated through an annual conference – the Summit – and various web-based social networks, including the PCC List blog. All association fees go toward underwriting the Summit and therefore provide tangible help for other ministries.
2. Membership in a recognized, respected international pro-life organization
A stated purpose of BFL is to establish and help sustain PCCs as effective gospel outreaches. Association with BFL strengthens partnerships between PCCs and Baptist (as well as other evangelical) churches. Paid association presents an opportunity for PCCs to financially support another ministry that addresses pro-life needs worldwide.
Membership levels for 2012:
STARTER LEVEL*:
Access to electronic version of Standards for Excellence manual through www.bfl.org associate login (current version available now, revised version available soon)
Free phone consultations for staff and board
Prayer support through our bi-monthly prayer calendar
Posting on www.bfl.org’s Find Help webpage and Google map
*Please note: Starter Level is only available for one year to those who have not been associates previously or who are currently unpaid associates.
EXCELLENCE LEVEL:
Free 2012 Edition of our Standards for Excellence manual (hard copy)
Access to electronic version of Standards for Excellence manual through www.bfl.org associate login (giving each staff member access to the manual; current version available now, revised version available soon)
Free phone consultations for staff and board
Prayer support through our bi-monthly prayer calendar
Posting on www.bfl.org’s Find Help webpage and Google map
15% discount on all orders (SOHL bulletin Inserts, brochures, training manuals, etc.)
15% discount on registrations for our annual PCC Leadership Summit
15% off on-site volunteer and board training
MULTI-SATELLITE LEVEL:
Free hard copies of our 2012 edition of Standards for Excellence manual — up to one per center, on request (current version available now, revised version available soon)
All other benefits listed above
3. “Preferred customer” status with Partners in Ministry staff when seeking consultation, training seminars, speaker availability, grants, and loans
Board training, volunteer training, and center consultation are an important service we offer in the U.S. and internationally. All associates have access to free phone consultation. Excellence Level associates receive a 15% discount on trainings and on-site consultations.
4. Standards for Excellence
Partners in Ministry has developed a manual which serves as an in-depth assessment tool and includes sample policies and procedures, job descriptions, surveys, evaluations, and other resources to ensure your center meets high standards that enhance effective gospel ministry. This manual will be provided to Partners in Ministry associates.
4. Web site referral
Centers associated with Partners in Ministry are listed alphabetically by state under the “Find Help” section of our website. A direct link to your website is included. We also place your center on a Google map, making it easy for viewers to locate.
5. Prayer support
Partners in Ministry has developed a bimonthly prayer partner calendar for associated centers and ministries. All associated centers will be noted in every calendar issue, which is sent to more than 1200 prayer partners, made up of churches and individuals.
In order that specific, current requests for your center may be included in the prayer calendar, associated centers will be contacted by email or phone prior to each calendar’s publication. Our prayer partner calendar is available by post, email, and on our website. Immediate, urgent prayer needs can be sent out to email prayer partners or shared on the PCC List blog.
6. Discounts for Excellence and Multi-Satellite Level associates
Centers associated with Partners in Ministry at the Excellence or Multi-Satellite Level will receive a 15% discount on all catalog purchases (including brochures, Sanctity of Human Life Sunday bulletin inserts, and training manuals), on-site trainings and consultations, and Summit registrations for all staff members, board members, and volunteers.
Association may entitle your center to discounts from NIFLA or other pro-life organizations, including discounted center insurance rates through Patriot Insurance Agency. (Contact organizations for information.)