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Grant Support Program - COM 15 Approved by Regional Board January 27, 2018 |
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mid-America
Grant Support Program
Background
To foster and develop a partnership between Ministers, the Mid-America Region, and Disciples of Christ (DOC) Congregations, we seek to call out from our midst qualified women and men into ministry. We acknowledge that the path to Ordained or Commissioned Ministry requires some financial investment. The Mid-America Region helps to alieviate some of these costs during an individual’s journey with the Grant Support Program.
Individuals seeking to share in ministry will benefit the life and mission of local Congregations. Congregations through their ministry to local communities enhance the presence of God’s love and care. Together with the Region, the Church reaches beyond its local community into the state and around the world of God’s creation. Therefore, the Christian Church of Mid-America would establishes a relationsihp between an Inquirer for ministry, their local Congregation, and the Regional church.
There are two essential documents to be completed during an individual's journey toward becoming a Commissioned or Ordained minister, including the Ministerial Profile (i.e., Ministerial Resume) including a background check and a Psychological Evaluation. The Grant Support Program is designed to assist an Inquirer with the associated costs in order to pursue Commissioned or Ordained ministry.
Program
The Mid-America Regional Ministry Team (RMT) will partner with local Congregations and individuals seeking Commissioning or Ordination to assist providing financial assitance to those demonstrating a need. A grant will be supplied in the form of a reimbursement when the required Application for Grant Support Program is received and approved by a Regional Minister.
It is recommended that each Partner (the Mid-America Region, the Congregation, and the Inquirer) pay one-third of the cost for the background check and Psychological Evaluation. The Mid-America Region encourages an Inquirer and their Congregation to decide an arrangement for allocation of costs. Please note that the Mid-America Region will send the Inquirer a check for reimbursement once the Application and paid reciept have been received and approved by a Regional Minister.
Please contact your Ministry Associate in the CCMA Springfield Regional Office directly at sgf@ccmadisciples.org should you have any questions.