Mission and Mortar Congregational Support Program

The purpose of the Illinois/Wisconsin District is supporting the growth and development of the member churches. One means of support is financial assistance. Congregations in good standing are eligible to apply for assistance through the Mission and Mortar program. A congregation in good standing is one that has in the past two years sent delegates to district conference and has supported the district with undesignated gifts of at least $100 per year.

Assistance if provided up to a maximum of $7,500 of which $2,500 is a grant and the remainder is a loan. All requests for assistance shall be submitted to the district office.

A letter of request shall include the following:

1. The specific purpose for which the funds will be used. 
2. The number of years funding will be needed, not to exceed three years.
3. The amount of money needed. If for multiple years, designate the needed amount each year. A reduction in amount is required for subsequent years. Requests for the funds are required annually.
4. The schedule of repayment of amounts exceeding $2500.
5. A current Income and Expense Statement and Balance Sheet must be sent with the application. (Applications available from the district office.)

A congregation may not apply for a grant more often than every three years except for special circumstances.

The District Leadership Team has the authority to accept or reject any request.