What is ABBA Fund?

ABBA Fund is a non-profit organization that administers interest-free loans to Christian families who want to adopt. Individual churches raise funds for these loans to help offset the cost of adoption, which can be anywhere from $10,000 to $60,000. Couples approved for a loan agree to repay it dollar for dollar (no more, no less) at a predetermined monthly rate. The non-profit handles all the administrative costs.

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What is the JAMES 1:27 Adoption Fund?

The James 1:27 Adoption Fund was set up in partnership with ABBA Fund for the purpose of providing interest free loans for eligible Bethel members or regular attendees who are pursuing adoption. ABBA Fund will help provide Bethel with the expertise and administration needed to operate the JAMES 1:27 adoption fund

How Will The Interest Free Loans Work?

Through an interest free loan, adopting families are given a larger amount of money up front but are asked to sign a covenant agreement to repay the loan through monthly or annual payments. The amount of these payments is specific to each family and is determined based upon the amount of the loan and the amount the family is capable of paying each month. The family is able to utilize the Federal Adoption Tax Credit ($13,170/child) in order to repay the loan. The money that is repaid is put back into JAMES 1:27 Adoption Fund creating a self-perpetuating fund

How do you donate to Bethel’s JAMES 1:27 Adoption Fund?

If you or your Home Group would like to help support couples at Bethel who are pursuing adoption, you can donate to the JAMES 1:27 Adoption Fund. The partner designation must be written in as “ JAMES 1:27 Adoption Fund” for your donation to go to the Bethel JAMES 1:27 Adoption Fund.

How do you apply for a JAMES 1:27 Fund loan?

If you are a Bethel Christian Life Center member or regular attendee seeking to adopt and would like to apply for an ABBA Fund loan, complete the steps below.

1.Download an application or contact Carlee Dawodu for a paper copy.

2.Fill out the application (feel free to contact Carlee for help with filling out the form)

3.Identity three references, who will complete a reference form (included in the application) and mail it to the ABBA Fund. References should include a pastor, an employer/co-worker, and a friend. These references must be received by the ABBA Fund prior to review of your application.

4.Make a copy of your home study and your most recent tax return to include with the application. Your application will not be reviewed until these items are received.

5.Mail the completed application, reference list, and copies of your home study and tax return to:

The ABBA Fund,

P.O. Box 542,

Ramseur, NC

27316.

6. Contact the church office upon completion and mailing of the application form

ABBA Fund will work with a committee at Bethel to determine whether loan applications are approved or denied.

For more information and ideas on how you can support couples pursuing adoption at Bethel, email Carlee Dawodu at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it