Mission Endowment Fund

Outreach/Technology Matching Grant Opportunity - Download the application form

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The Central States Synod, because of the generous support given by congregations and individuals, has funds to assist congregations in their efforts to utilize technology to reach out into the community. We are offering matching grants to congregations/ministries to upgrade or enhance their outreach and technology efforts.

ABOUT

The Central States Synod Mission Endowment Fund was established in 1999 by an action of the Synod Assembly. The purpose of the Fund is to enhance the mission outreach of the Central States Synod.

Why is it important?

The high cost of education is no secret. The median indebtedness for a seminarian at graduation is $45,000. Scholarship grants and seminary debt reduction grants allow some relief to the seminarian or first call pastor to better focus on their studies and ministry.  Continuing Education grants encourage rostered and lay leaders to take seriously the need for deepening theological education.  As the regular synod budget has continued to shrink, there are fewer and fewer funds to help new and existing congregations reach out in mission to their communities.

How can I help?

Your designated gift to the Mission Endowment Fund assures that financial assistance will be available in the future. Please prayerfully consider your gift today!

Your gift could enable. . .

• Seminarian Scholarship Grants
  for seminarians in the Central States Synod candidacy process

• Seminary Debt Retirement Grants
  for first call pastors in the Central States Synod 

• Continuing Education Grants
  for rostered people, professional church workers and lay leaders in the synod

• Outreach Grants for New and Existing Congregations​

If you have specific questions, please call:

• Synod Office 913.948.9701 or 866.915.3548 (toll-free)

• ELCA Lutheran Planned Giving regional gift planner, Stephen Phelps at 314-703-6949.

For information

Download:

• Statement of Operation

• Endowment Bylaws

• Complete Packet (Grant Policies, Procedures, and Forms)

  1. Guidelines for Mission Endowment Fund Grants

  2. Form 1: Seminary Debt Retirement for First Call

  3. Form 2: Continuing Education for Rostered Positions

  4. Form 3: Continuing Education for Lay Member of the Synod

  5. Form 4: Other Grants Request