2. Funding the Mission Scott Snow Northern Illinois District LC-MS

3. FundingtheMission Funding the Mission PrayAskReceive Give Thanks

4. 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

5. God opens His hands and satisfies the desires of every living thing! Psalm 145: 16

6. 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

7. He calls us to be good stewards in finding and utilizing the gifts which He intends for us

8. 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!

9. Funding Sources (cont.) How will You raise the funds necessary to serve in the Lord’s vineyard?

10. X X X

11. Don’t be Afraid to ASK!

12. Funding Sources (cont.) Core Group members Interested Individuals Financial gifts Land gifts Other special gifts Individual congregations

13. 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

14. Funding Sources (cont.) Groups of congregations Area congregations Circuits Regions Mission Societies District Mission budget District LWML District LLL

15. Funding Sources (cont.) National Thrivent Grants Foundations Schwann Wheat Ridge Synodical specialized ministries Black Ministry, Hispanic, Blind, Deaf, other ethnic

16. Funding Sources (cont.) LCMS World Relief International Center - St. Louis (Barbara Hoffmann, Manager, Grant Administration, x1386)

17. Take a few minutes to discuss ……. Who ?

18. 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)

19. How Do I Find Help/Resources? Congregational Stewardship Workbook

20. Take a few minutes to discuss ……. How ?

21. 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.

22. 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

23. Grant Writing Suggestions Follow their guidelines and deadlines Ask loads of questions (most will “bend over backwards” to be very helpful !)

24. Grant Writing Suggestions Don’t get discouraged or angry Say “Thank You!” Stay in touch with them Keep trying!

25. “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)

26. Communicate (cont.) Circuit gatherings Reports to Grantors to the district others

27. Take a few minutes to discuss ……. What ?

28. Give to the Lord! personally congregationally

29. Be a good steward Yourself

30. Teach/Encourage Good Stewardship from those you serve Boldly asking Wisely spending Generously giving

31. FundingtheMission Funding the Mission PrayAskReceive Give Thanks

32. Discussion Questions 1.What’s “in place” already? 2. What yet needs to be done and by whom? 3. When I get home, what I will do next is …?