If your leadership team has completed the work of articulating a vision for the church/community and a strategy for achieving it but still needs additional resources to see it through, you might qualify for one of our Breakthrough Grants. These one-year grants are awarded by the Genesis BOA in amounts of up to $10,000, and have the potential to be renewed for a second year depending upon elibigility and the availability of funds.
Applications for the current round of grants can be found at the link below and are due by August 15. If you've read the application and have questions, contact the Genesis office for additional information.
The Challenge Loan Fund has been a way for Genesis to make good use of the resources that result from the closure and sale of church buildings, by loaning them to churches who would otherwise find it difficult to raise or borrow the funds necessary for completing projects.
All questions on the application should be reviewed and signed by the Chairperson of the local church’s Board of Administration, the church treasurer, the pastor of the local church, and the Genesis Conference Superintendent. Once completed and submitted, the application will be reviewed by the Finance Committee of the Genesis Board of Administration.
FM Financial provides professional planning, investing, and giving services for individuals and organizations from a biblical perspective. It is the financial services ministry of The Free Methodist Church – USA.
Investment and loan services are offered through the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Funds, and financial planning through GuideStream Financial and the GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund.
If your church is looking to borrow money in order to purchase, add on to or renovate a building or property, FM Financial may be able to help. Contact them to get the conversation started and then reach out to the Genesis office to share your ideas.