Qualifications & Guidelines
The Ladies Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church International provides a generous allocation annually to assist with the emergency needs of church planters. These funds are distributed using the following guidelines:
1. Request must be for a district-endorsed North American Missions work (A North American Missions work is defined as a work not over 5 years in existence.)
2. All emergency requests for Family Assistance Funds must be confirmed by the District Superintendent, the District North American Missions Director, and the District Ladies Ministries President.
3. Upon receiving the application, an immediate review will be made and approved funds will be disbursed. An incomplete application or lack of information will delay processing.
4. All applicants are encouraged to exhaust every other avenue (i.e. loans, district assistance, payment plans, etc.) before applying for Family Assistance Funds.
5. The request should be designated toward a need that affects the missionary and his/her family:
- Medical emergencies have priority.
- Dental surgery (if emergency) which has become, or has the potential of becoming, a medical problem will receive special consideration. Receipts are required. All applicants for dental assistance will be encouraged to work out payments with their dentist. Routine dental work will not be covered.
- Assistance toward the purchase of appliances (receipts required)
- Vehicle repairs: Must be an emergency situation. Must present a written estimate, or bill for repairs with application.
6. Ladies Ministries, which has provided the funds for this project, would appreciate any pictures and "Thank You" letters. Please forward these to North American Missions.