AMBS reports slight dip in giving for 2009-10

ELKHART, IND.- In spite of slightly lower giving to Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) for the 200910 fiscal year- compared to the previous year- the seminary expects income to balance expenses when reporting for the year is completed. Overall giving to the seminary's annual fund in 200910 was $1.43 million (all figures in US dollars), compared to $1.46 million in 2008-09. Increases in giving came from businesses, congregations, conferences and foundations, although total giving missed the goal of $1.49 million. Contributions from faculty, staff and board members almost doubled from the previous year, in part because employees opted to contribute part of their …