We desire to financially support the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To further this end, we offer church health scholarships, church planting scholarships, and support for mission projects.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be CBA affiliated churches or church members, or be sponsored by a CBA affiliated church.
- Requests from individuals must receive pastoral approval.
- All recipients of CBA funds agree to submit a quarterly report to the CBA Missions Team for the duration of the assistance or project.
- Recipients requiring a sponsor church must be in regular commonuication with their sponsor church, providing them regular ministry reports.
- If circumstances change, recipients must report changes to the CBA Missions Team. Any unused funds must be returned to the CBA.
- For a mission project, the amount of support requested must be matched by the person or church making the request.
Below is a brief list of possible ideas for using financial assistance from the CBA. This list is not exhaustive, but has potential ideas and suggestions.
Church Health
- paying conference registration and travel fees for pastors/leaders
- purchasing study materials and books for pastors/leaders
- bring in outside training for your leaders
- pulpit supply needs
- leadership development resources
- music ministry materials, instruments, training, etc.
- counseling needs
- ongoing education
Church Planting
- leadership training and development
- purchasing materials or resources for regular ministry
- building projects or upkeep for new churches
- church management software
- paying conference registration and travel fees for pastors/leaders
- purchasing study materials and books for pastors/leaders
- encouraging leaders and volunteers
Mission Project
- mission trips
- evangelistic gatherings
- community outreach
- block parties