Pastors and lay leaders seeking continuing education opportunities or financial support for mission and other church related endeavors may be able to find support through the grant programs.
Unless otherwise noted, ABC/NYS is not directly involved with the terms, administration or decisions of these funds. Please refer to the appropriate grant fund contacts with your questions.
Continuing Education Grants:
Unless otherwise noted, ABC/NYS is not directly involved with the terms, administration or decisions of these funds. Please refer to the appropriate grant fund contacts with your questions.
Continuing Education Grants:
- Heidi Fuller Fund—a financial aid source for pastors and lay persons
- American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) offers grants for various types of clergy continuing education.
- Lynette Martin Fund—Administered by ABC/NYS
- American Baptist Home Mission Societies Louise Burchard Pierce Application: Contact grantsadmin@abhms.org
Program Scholarships:
American Baptist Churches of New York State Ministry and Mission Fund
Strengthening the Kingdom of God one congregation at a time
WHAT IS IT FOR?
The Region supports churches in five areas through this fund:
HOW DO I APPLY?
American Baptist Churches of New York State Ministry and Mission Fund
Strengthening the Kingdom of God one congregation at a time
WHAT IS IT FOR?
The Region supports churches in five areas through this fund:
- Psalm Fund: This fund assists our pastors with unforeseen emergency financial needs. It also can be used for assisting churches with underfunded leadership.
- New Pastor Institute: This fund provides orientation and support as new pastors transition to the Region.
- Lynette Martin Fund: This fund provides grants to church leaders, both lay and clergy, who are pursuing continuing education experiences to enhance their leadership and ministry skills
- Youth Leadership Core: This fund provides support for the youth of our ABC/NYS churches who are pursuing training in discipleship and, in some cases, can be used to underwrite mission trip experiences.
- Evangelism and Renewal: This fund provides funding for Region-wide, Associational, TIM groups (Together in Ministry) and other single and multi-church events and seminars.
HOW DO I APPLY?
- Psalm Fund: Contact Jim Kelsey, Executive Minister, at jkelsey@abc-nys.org or 315-863-7336.
- Lynette Martin Fund: Complete the application found at Lynette Martin Grants.
- Youth Leadership Core: Complete the application below and return to the Region office. By making application, you agree to provide follow-up information to the Region after 6 months or such time as the proposed program is completed, if sooner.
- Evangelism and Renewal: Complete the application below and return to the Region office. By making application, you agree to provide follow-up information to the Region after 6 months or such time as the proposed program is completed, if sooner.
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