funding the mission scott snow northern illinois district lc-ms
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Everything belongs to God
The Psalmist reminds us ….
“The earth is the Lord’s, and
everything in it, the world, and all
who live it it….”
Psalm 24: 1
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest!
Pray that God would graciously supply your work in your corner of His vineyard with
- People resources
- Financial resources
Who are the Funding Sources?
• Yourself -
Set an example by giving joyfully so that God can use you to be the first part of the answer to your prayer!
Funding Sources (cont.)
• Core Group members
• Interested Individuals
Financial gifts
Land gifts
Other special gifts
• Individual congregations
Funding Sources (cont.)
• Groups within individual congregations
Local Ladies Aid (LWML)
Local Men’s Groups (LLL)
Mission boards, societies, groups
School offerings
Local Thrivent Branch projects
Funding Sources (cont.)
• Groups of congregations Area congregations Circuits Regions• Mission Societies• District Mission budget• District LWML• District LLL
Funding Sources (cont.)
• National Thrivent Grants• Foundations
Schwann
Wheat Ridge• Synodical specialized ministries
Black Ministry, Hispanic, Blind,
Deaf, other ethnic
Funding Sources (cont.)
• LCMS World Relief
International Center - St. Louis
(Barbara Hoffmann, Manager,
Grant Administration, x1386)
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How Do I Find Help/Resources?
• Nearby congregations and ministries who have been successful; those who have a “proven track record”
• Your own district executive
• Grant Writers
• Foundations - Grantors themselves
• Grant Writing Seminars (CUSM)
What Components might your Request include?
• Ministry Stories - Recognize, Remember, and Write
• Ministry Goals & Mission Statement• Ministry Needs & Strategy• Information about the Planter• The Ministry Vision and Plan• Listing of support from individuals,
congregations, circuits, etc.
What Components might your Request include?
• Financial Needs
• Your plan for Supervision and Evaluation
• ANY of the other “specifics” requested by the potential grantor
• ALL of the other “specifics” requested by the potential grantor
Grant Writing Suggestions
• Follow their guidelines and deadlines
• Ask loads of questions (most will “bend over backwards” to be very helpful !)
Grant Writing Suggestions
• Don’t get discouraged or angry
• Say “Thank You!”
• Stay in touch with them
• Keep trying!
“Keep in Touch”/Communicate with those who give
Tell them the real-life stories about how God is changing hearts & lives!
Newsletters to individual donors
Regular letters to area congregations
(“ready-to-go” information for their newsletters)
Teach/Encourage Good Stewardship from those you serve
• Boldly asking• Wisely spending
• Generously giving