Creating a Culture of Generosity
The Stewardship and Mission Support Table gathers to pray for the people and ministries of our synod and to offer support and encouragement. We strive to create life giving ways to invite people into relationship with God and our neighbors and to experience the joy of generosity and storytelling.
Our focus is on sharing stories and equipping leaders and congregations in the many facets of stewardship and generosity.
Stewardship & Mission Support Grants
The Stewardship and Mission Support Table (SMST) is offering three types of stewardship-specific grant opportunities:
- Stewardship Educational/Training Grants will be given in $150 increments per congregation. These grants can use any reputable source for their content, but the source should be shared as part of the plan outline.
- Small Dream/Passion Project/Experimentation Grants for new stewardship related ideas that have not previously been implemented in your setting. Not all dreams need to be grand—this is a chance to focus on a small, achievable, idea that your congregation may not have financial support. These grants will be provided in tiers of $250/$500/$1,000.
- Stewardship Coaching Grants will be given to clergy/congregations that are interested in contracting with a Stewardship Coach to help further the stewardship ministry of your local congregation. Grant funding is available up to $500.00.
Want to know more about applying for these grants? Watch this Information Session Video.
Request a Mentor!
Rev. David Shank and Bob Sargeant from the SMST have offered to serve as mentors to walk through the application process with all congregations who request one. If you would like a mentor for this process or have any questions, please email stewardship @metrodcelca.org.