Missionary Resource Support Team Grants
Deadline: June 15, annually
The relationship between congregations requesting assistance and the Missionary Resource Support Team (MRST) can best be described as a covenant. Each congregation and the MRST pledge themselves to mutual expectations. As a committee, we pledge to respond to your application with prayerful and thorough consideration. Our expectations of your congregation are listed below.
The MRST offers two grants. The MRST salary support grant supports clergy salaries through the annual diocesan budget. That application is due in the spring and disburses the following calendar year. These grants apply only to clergy salary and
benefits, and may not be used for other purposes.
To be eligible for a MRST clergy salary grant, your congregation must:
- Have an Average Sunday Attendance (ASA) or 150 or fewer.
- Accept your annual diocesan Fair Share ask and be current on payment.
- Have completed the most recent annual parochial report and audit.
- Offer compensation to your vicar at a level no less than the diocesan minimum.
- Notify MRST of significant financial or clergy changes during the year.
Only applications that are received on time will be considered.
Applicants for the MRST Salary Support Grant must be present for interviews on a date to be determined.
Application requirements are as follows:
- Complete the Common Application, as well as the Budget Worksheet.
- Attach the financial page of the parochial report for the current year.
- Attach a copy of your congregation’s treasurer’s report for the current year.
- Attach a copy of your current year budget as approved by your vestry.
- Identify and explain any endowment funds, both designated and undesignated.
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Budget Worksheet
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Common Application
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Common Application Reference Form
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Sample Vestry Resolution- Editable Word Version
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Sample Vestry Resolution-PDF
