resourCes & oPPorTunITIes Broadening our definition of membership: BPFNA ~ Bautistas por la Paz introduces a new membership structure T he board and staff of BPFNA ~ Bautistas por la Paz have been thinking a lot about what it means to be a member of this organization, and as a result, we have developed a new membership structure to be more inclusive and welcoming to all in our network. this new structure includes non-monetary contributions people can make to become FRONT members of BPFNA ~ Bautistas por la Paz. While we do largely rely on individual and organizational donations to support our work of peace rooted in justice, we also welcome and celebrate the many ways people can participate in the shared work of peacemaking. For those able to make a financial contribution, we have also increased our suggested membership dues for the first time in several years. this increase supports our expanding peacemaking programs. our expenses are going up, yet we welcome and appreciate your giving at any level that makes sense for you. visit our new membership page at www. bpfna.org/join to learn more about these changes. No estas solo. ¿Alguna vez te has sentido como tu congregación es el único que trabaja por la paz? El programa de congregaciones Asociadas de BPFNA puede ayudar. Este programa alienta alianzas estratégicas para la misión entre iglesias locales y otros pacificadores. También ofrece recursos y redes para congregaciones que de otro modo estarian aisladas en un mundo violento y materialista. Para más información, contacte con ledayne mcleese Polaski en ledayne@bpfna.org o 704-521-6051; o visite nuestro sitio web en www.bpfna.org/entrenar/congregaciones-asociadas. you are not alone. do you ever feel like your congregation is the only one working for peace? The BPFNA ~ Bautistas por la Paz Partner congregation program can help. this program encourages strategic alliances for mission between local churches and other peacemakers. It also offers resources and networking for congregations that would otherwise be isolated in a violent and materialistic world. For more information, contact ledayne mcleese Polaski at ledayne@bpfna.org or 704-521-6051; or visit our website at www.bpfna.org/join/partnercongregations. P.S. We have also created a new section on our website devoted to highlighting the peacework of our incredible members (www.bpfna.org/members). If you have stories or people to feature on this page, please contact BPFNA Communications manager Allison Paksoy at allison@bpfna.org. Baptist Peacemaker Oct-Dec 2017 29http://www.bpfna.org/join http://www.bpfna.org/entrenar/congregaciones-asociadas http://www.bpfna.org/join/partner-congregations