FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
(FAQ)
Baptistry Questions
Card Ministry
American Bible Academy
Baptistry Questions
| Q | What is the delivery time from the date that ARM receives the order? |
| A | The normal time is 4-6 weeks. If our workload is heavy, prisons that are not sponsored may take up to 6 months. We try very hard to fill these non-sponsored prison baptistry orders within 2 months if time and funds allow. All others are in the 4-6 week delivery schedule. |
| Q | How much does the baptistry weigh without water? |
| A | About 225 pounds. Two people can move it around the stage area. The following options add about 25 pounds each: water heater, steps and casters. |
| Q | How much does the Baptistry weigh filled with water? |
| A | With approximately one hundred and forty gallons of water the total weight would be close to 1450 lbs. |
| Q | How long does the heater take to heat the water? |
| A | The
110v heater will raise the temperature about 20 degrees in 5 to
6 hours. The 220v heater will raise the temperature about 20 degrees in 3 to 4 hours. |
| Q | What is the cost for the heater? |
| A | The cost of the heater is $250. |
| Q | Does the heater include a pump? |
| A | No. The water will circulate by convection. As the water is heated it will rise and pass through the upper drain into the tub and as it cools it will settle to the lower, deep end of the tub and pass through the lower drain back to the heater. |
| Q | Can you leave the lid on while heating the water? |
| A | You should not leave the lid on because it is made of wood and could cause the wood to warp. If you want a cover to help retain the heat, we suggest the material used for swimming pool covers. |
| Q | Are units available with casters? |
| A | We can install casters so that one person can roll the unit. The cost of the casters is $150. There are caster kits available, for $150, for Baptistries already shipped. |
| Q | How heavy are the casters and how are they attached? |
| A | They are very heavy duty (3 inches in diameter), attached to the frame of the baptistry, recessed inside of the "kick panel", so they only raise the overall height about 1/2 inch. |
| Q | If we order a Baptistry with casters, can the unit be moved when it is filled with water? |
| A | We do not recommend you move the unit full of water. It would almost be impossible on carpet. |
| Q | Are steps required to get into the Baptistry? |
| A | Yes
you will need temporary steps to set on the backside of
the unit. The candidate would need to step from the
steps, over the edge of the Baptistry, into the shallow
end. From there they place their feet into the deep end
and sit down. 1. Some churches build or use what they already have available to them. 2. We have steps available that can be stained the same color as the Baptistry. They can be stored inside the Baptistry and cost $150. 3. ARM provides steps for Prison Baptistries. |
| Q | What is necessary to setup your new baptistry? |
| A | If you order a heater with your baptistry, you will need to have an electrician attach a cord to the heater. Due to length and local codes requirements, we do not include a cord with the baptistry. Other than that, your baptistry is ready to fill and use. |
| Q | Can water be left in the Baptistry for extended periods of time? |
| A | We do not recommend it, but if you need to, please leave lid off unit. You will also need to use a water treatment to keep water fresh. |
| Q | What methods of payment do you accept? |
| A | Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard and American Express. |
| Q | What do I need to know about delivery? |
| A |
“Standard Delivery Information” via common carrier
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CARD MINISTRY
| Q | Can cards be shipped to my home address? |
| A | No. Our agreement with DaySpring Cards requires all cards be shipped directly to the prison to the attention of the chaplain. |
| Q | Can a church or individual sponsor cards for a prison? |
| A | Yes. You can either obtain the completed order form from the chaplain and mail it directly to us with your check, or you can give your check to the chaplain and he can send it with his order. |
| Q | Can my Jail or Prison Ministry order and receive cards? |
| A | You may order cards to be shipped directly to the jail or prison in which you serve or volunteer, but they cannot be shipped to your prison ministry address. |
| Q | If there is no chaplain in the jail or prison in which I volunteer, can I order cards for the inmates of that facility? |
| A | You may. However, you must first secure permission from the administration for the cards to be received at the facility. You may distribute them to the inmates, but you are not to take them outside and use them for other ministry purposes. |
American Bible Academy
| Q | What is the American Bible Academy's mailing address? |
| A | American Bible Academy, P.O. Box 1490, Joplin, MO 64802-1490 |
| Q | Are courses provided by the A.B.A. all introductory level courses? |
| A | No. The A.B.A. only offers one introductory level course, and our students believe that this course is still more in-depth and challenging than most correspondence courses available, at no cost, to the incarcerated. The remaining courses are all written at an advanced level and include more challenging exams and term papers. Most courses are 120 pages in length. |
| Q | Are the A.B.A.'s courses simply photocopied sheets of paper, which are stapled together? |
| A | No. All courses provided by the A.B.A. are professionally typeset, printed, and bound. The quality of all courses is comparable to soft-cover books, which may be purchased in bookstores. The A.B.A.'s commitment to quality insures that all course material will provide each student with years of valuable commentary and research material. |
| Q | Who writes the textbooks for the A.B.A.'s courses? |
| A | Respected Christian Bible College Professors and Christian educators write all textbooks. Their years of higher education and teaching insures that course material is exciting, challenging, and designed to increase a student's knowledge of God's Word and lead him/her into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. |
| Q | How can an inmate enroll in the A.B.A.? |
| A | An inmate can enroll in the
A.B.A. in several ways. An inmate may write to the American Bible Academy and request enrollment. Information. Every inmate who requests this information will receive an enrollment form and a letter explaining our free Bible correspondence program. An Inmate may enroll online at www.arm.org/aba_enrollment_form.htm, if they have internet access. An inmate may also enroll by completing and submitting an Enrollment Form from the Chaplain's Office. |
| Q | What Scholarship Programs does the A.B.A. offer? |
| A | The A.B.A. offers an Inmate Scholarship Program for inmates in City/County/State jails, State Prisons, Federal Prisons, and Military Stockades. A Spouse Scholarship Program is also available for the legally recognized spouse of an inmate. |
| Q | How many free courses are available on these Scholarship Programs? |
| A | Both Scholarship Programs offer 7 free courses. Courses are sent one at a time, and students must successfully complete a course with a 70% grade average (C-) in order to receive another free course. |
| Q | Can children, parents, and relatives other than the legally recognized spouse of an inmate receive free A.B.A. courses? |
| A | No. The A.B.A. can only provide free courses to an inmate and his/her legally recognized spouse. Other relatives may purchase courses at $8.00 each. |
| Q | Do students receive a Certificate of Completion when they successfully finish a course? |
| A | Yes. The A.B.A. provides a personalized grade report and Certificate of Completion for each course, which is successfully completed. |
| Q | Can an inmate continue to receive the free courses under the Inmate Scholarship Program if he/she is released, paroled, or transferred to another facility? |
| A | Yes. However, the students must notify the A.B.A. of all changes in their mailing address. |
| Q | Does the A.B.A. offer any courses in Spanish? |
| A | Yes. The A.B.A. currently offers 5 courses in Spanish. |
| Q | Does the A.B.A. supply postage paid return envelopes for course exams? |
| A | No. The A.B.A. does provide self addressed return envelopes for all exams; however, the student must provide the postage necessary to mail the exam (normally one First Class stamp). |
| Q | Can a student receive a transcript of all courses taken through the A.B.A.? |
| A | Yes. The A.B.A. will provide each student with one free transcript. The student may purchase additional copies. |
| Q | How can a Chaplain's Office receive additional information on the A.B.A. and a supply of Enrollment Forms? |
| A | A Chaplain may receive additional information on our free Bible correspondence courses and a supply of Enrollment Forms by simply contacting the A.B.A. and requesting this material. |
| Q | Why does American Rehabilitation Ministries Prison Outreach offer a Bible correspondence program? |
| A | The A.B.A. is an unique
program of A.R.M. Prison Outreach which is actively
proclaiming God's Word behind prison walls 24 hours per
day, 365 days per year. Our courses have penetrated even
the most notorious prisons in all 50 states and are
currently being used in several major military stockades.
Once our advanced courses are in the hands of an inmate,
it becomes a permanent teaching, equipping, and reference
tool. Every course provided by the A.B.A. is designed to complement the work of A.R.M. Prison Outreach and meet three specifics
The leadership of A.R.M. Prison Outreach believes that the A.B.A. is effectively meeting the spiritual needs of the incarcerated and proclaiming the love and message of Christ in a manner that will honor God, uphold His Word, and advance His Kingdom! |