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Think about quickly applying for a National Development Grant
The Office of National Mission has an opportunity for congregations to apply for a National Development Grant here.
These grant awards range from $1,000 to $20,000 and are awarded for new or expanded programs that:
- Vigorously make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches and communities
- Address one or more of the following questions:
- Does your project help plant, sustain or revitalize spiritually healthy, vibrant and distinctly Lutheran churches?
- Does your project support theological education?
- Does your project intentionally connect human care in close proximity to Word and Sacrament ministry?
- Does your project collaborate with Synod's members and other partners to enhance mission effectiveness?
- Does your project help nurture professional church workers to promote their spiritual, emotional and physical well-being?
- Does your project address the ministry needs of children and youth that will enable them to grow into healthy, spiritually grounded adults?
- Does your project enhance early childhood, elementary, or secondary Lutheran education or youth ministry?
- Does your project strengthen and support the Lutheran family in living out God’s design?
The application deadline is August 1, 2024. For questions about National Development Grants, email grants@lcms.org or call 888-THE-LCMS.
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