Ministry development grants

Ministry Development Grants are available for churches who submit Annual Ministry Action plans and either participate in the Pastor’s Learning Group while working with an approved Church Health Coach or Consultant, OR who are participating in the Healthy Church Cohort.

The purpose of Ministry Development Grants is to assist with the implementation of church revitalization initiatives.  These would be 2:1 matching grants, meaning the district would double the amount raised by the church (example: if church raises $2,500, district will give $5,000).  Grants are available in amounts of $5,000 or $10,000.  A maximum of 10 of these grants would be available each year, with a grant cycle that opens in January of each year and closes at the end of February. Churches can be approved for a Mission Development grant no more than once every five years

DIRECTIONS:

Grant application worksheet: please download this form to assist in collecting the required information. Once you begin the online application, you will need to complete it. You will be asked to attach the required documents in the online application (PDF version preferred).

Required documents are:

1. Church’s Mission Action Plan

2. Church Board approval letter, signed by Church Board Secretary and with board minutes (see worksheet for suggested format)

Online application: CLICK HERE