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The Baptist Home is a Missouri not for profit IRS 501(c)(3) corporation that operates retirement homes and nursing homes in Missouri.〔Hawkins, Ira Ann and Nelson, James W., ''The Story of The Baptist Home'' (Special 90th Anniversary Edition)〕 It was founded in 1913 by Dr. Milford Riggs and Mary Riggs. It operates three Continuum of Care Retirement Communities in Missouri that offers Active Living apartments, Assisted Living apartments and various levels of nursing care. The campuses are located near Ironton, Missouri, and in Ozark, Missouri and Chillicothe, Missouri. A fourth campus is being planned near Ashland, Missouri. In addition to senior living services, The Baptist Home provides aging consultation and educational services. It is also actively involved in global aging missions having provided expertise and assistance in China, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. The Baptist Home is governed by a board of trustees and is dedicated to providing quality of care and aging services to older adults. It has fraternal relationships with churches and associations of the Missouri Baptist Convention, Baptist General Convention of Missouri (ChurchNet), Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Southern Baptist Convention. History 1913 - 1932 Milford Riggs, Founder May 6, 1913: First Home in Ironton opens its doors 1917: Home recognized by the Missouri Baptist General Association 1919: 175 acres purchased for future Home in Arcadia Valley 1923: new Home completed 1932 - 1953 D.J. Scott, Superintendent April 1935: Home is sold on the courthouse steps June 1935: Home is purchased back "for $1 and other considerations" 1953 - 1974 John Burney, Superintendent 1972: Superintendent reports "no indebtedness on any Home property" 1975 - 1996 Edward Goodwin, Executive Director 1977: Legal name changed to "The Baptist Home" 1981: Trustees establish Revocable Trust Fund, basis for new admission policy 1984: 38 acres purchased for new home in Chillicothe 1988: The Baptist Home - Chillicothe opens its doors 1995: Land is purchased in Ozark for a new Baptist Home 1997 - 2005 Larry Johnson, President 1997: The Baptist Home - Ozark opens its doors 2000: To protect assets, Trustees establish foundation and self-electing board 2000: Founded The Baptist Home Foundation to support the ministries of The Baptist Home 2006 - present Steven Jones, President 2006: Trustees approve support for the House of Mercy near Kobrin, Belarus September 2006: Trustees approve a new admissions policy which removes restrictions based on age, locality and denomination 2007: Three patio homes are completed and a new Return of Equity agreement initiated Summer 2007: Helped a pastor in China to provide a house for aged Chinese pastors Fall 2007: Built new kitchen, atrium and enclosed fire escapes on the Arcadia Valley Campus 2008: Campus plans completed for all three campuses 2012: Three additional patio homes completed with a fourth under construction May 4, 2013: Celebrated 100 years of compassionate care and ministry January 8, 2014: Purchased 73 acres north of Ashland planned for fourth campus == References == *Kingsley, J. Gordon, ''Frontiers: The Story of Missouri Baptists'' Jefferson City: Missouri Baptist Historical Commission, 1983. *Hopkins, William, ''House of Many Mansions'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Baptist Home」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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