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Date: THE MINISTRY SCHEME NOTES PARTNERSHIP 1. You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the tax year (currently 25p for each £1 you give). 2. If your declaration covers donations you may make in the future: IRISH BAPTIST »» Please notify the Corporation if you change your name or address while the declaration is still in force. 19 Hillsborough Road, Moira, BT67 0HG »» You can cancel the declaration at any time by notifying the charity - it will then not apply to donations you make on or after the date of +44 (28) 9261 9267 cancellation or such later date as you specify. 3. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on www.irishbaptistcollege.net your income and capital gains equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you can cancel you declaration (see note 2). [email protected] 4. If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self- Assessment tax return. irishbaptistcollege YOU CAN DONATE TO THE MINISTRY SCHEME IN 2 WAYS: 1. One-off gift 2. Regulation donation (via Standing order)

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How the scheme assists Graduates 1 ONE-OFF GIFT I would like to Invest in the future of gospel ministry £ The Scheme offers financial assistance to churches and in Ireland and overseas and I enclose my gift of: missionary organisations to take on a graduate as Assistant Pastor or Apprentice Missionary for a set period of time. 2 REGULAR DONATION: STANDING ORDER MANDATE The experience is invaluable for the graduate who is then I would like to give a regular gift of The need for support better-prepared to pastor a church or work in mission whilst at the same time being beneficial to the church or society. £10 £15 £20 Other £ Each year at the a group of students to the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland complete studies for ministry and mission. In the last few The Scheme operates a match funding arrangement with a Payment on: 1st 15th of each month (please tick box) years we have seen a dozen or more graduate, each year, church or organisation up to a maximum of £8,000 per anum with various College Diplomas and University Degrees. The for a limited period of 1-2 years. In the past three years the Bank Name: faculty are particularly pleased with the attainments of our MPS has partnered with eight churches and two missionary Ministry Preparation students and are confident that with societies offering support to ten graduates. Branch Address: God’s help they will make a valuable contribution to the Please pay: Danske Bank SC: 95 01 49 Acc No: 30047953 work of the gospel. For the credit of: Acc. Name: Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland How you can help Throughout their courses these students have experienced The sum of: Amount in figures the Lord’s provision in spiritual and practical ways. Would you consider supporting this initiative as a means of Amount in words However, a very real issue often facing the graduates is multiplying sound biblical ministry in the Irish context and Account Name: finding opportunity in Christian service. Churches may be beyond? The scheme envisages 3-4 graduates per year being nervous about employing a young person with relatively supported in Assistant/Apprentice roles and particularly Account No: Sort Code: little experience and Assistantship opportunities are fairly encourages supporters to donate on an on-going basis. If you Commencing: Frequency: Monthly scarce for economic reasons. would like to donate please use the attached form. Signature(s): Date: Paul writes to Timothy, ‘the things you have heard me say OFFICE USE ONLY in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable “A MEANS OF Dept. Donor Ref. Association Ref. men who will also be qualified to teach others’ (1 Tim 2:2). MULTIPLYING SOUND COLLEGE I commend the Ministry Partnership Scheme to you for your BIBLICAL MINISTRY IN prayerful and practical support. STANDING ORDER ARRANGEMENTS: You can also arrange to set up the standing order through internet banking or by contacting your bank using the details below. THE IRISH CONTEXT Please use your surname as the reference for the standing order. AND BEYOND” Edwin Ewart () Bank: Danske Bank Account Name: Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland Sort Code: 950149 Account Number: 30047953