San Dimas, CA - September 23, 2010

Christian Community Credit Union and American Baptist International Ministries Partner to Offer a Unique Credit Card that Could Generate Thousands of Dollars for Missions Work Around the World.

Christian Community Credit Union, in partnership with American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is offering the new IM Platinum Rewards Visa, a credit card that could generate thousands of dollars in donations for global missions projects.

For every new IM credit card approved, Christian Community Credit Union will donate $25 to support the missions work of International Ministries. In addition, the Credit Union will make additional donations to IM every time the card is used to make a purchase, pay a bill or even donate to IM at no cost to the cardholder. The donation is based on a portion of the income the Credit Union receives from merchants.

“We are excited to partner with International Ministries in establishing a credit card that perpetuates the credit union movement’s philosophy of ‘people helping people,’” said John Walling, President/CEO of Christian Community Credit Union. “Every time an IM credit card account is opened, and cardholders use it exclusively, the potential donations to IM are tremendous!”

According to Reid Trulson, IM Executive Director, “We’re blessed for this opportunity to offer a unique credit card to our ministry partners to increase their impact for missions. Every time they use the IM credit card for purchases, they release new funds to IM that helps people come to Christ, grow in Christ and change their worlds through Christ.”

Branded as “the Card that Gives to Global Missions,” the IM Platinum Rewards Visa offers a special, low introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers. Cardholders also enjoy earning reward points good for airfare (no blackout dates), travel experiences and premium merchandise along with exclusive benefits of membership from Christian Community Credit Union. For more information about the IM Platinum Rewards Visa, visit www.internationalministries.com/card.

With assets over $500 million, Christian Community Credit Union serves more than 29,000 members nationwide and around the world. The Credit Union has served the financial needs of Christian ministries, churches and their members for over 50 years.

American Baptist International Ministries serves over 1,800 short- and long-term missionaries annually. IM brings together churches and individuals from the U.S. and Puerto Rico with partners in over 70 countries in holistic, cutting-edge ministries that tell the good news of Jesus Christ while meeting human needs.

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