SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCERENEWING CHURCH MICROGRANTS
Funding New & Experimental Ministry in Your Church

Try something new. Reach new people. Renew your ministry.

The South Central Conference Church Development and Renewal Committee is now accepting applications for Renewing Church Microgrants supporting new, experimental, and creative ministry efforts in established congregations.

WHAT YOU CAN APPLY FOR

New or experimental ministry projects such as:● Community outreach or engagement initiatives● New worship or spiritual formation experiments● Creative discipleship or intergenerational ministries● Pilot programs your church has never tried before

GRANT DETAILS● Awards: $500 – $5,000 (typical grants around $1,000)

● Timeline: Project must be completed within 12 months
● Funds may be used for: equipment • supplies • staffing • promotion • project costs
● Not for general operating expenses

ELIGIBILITY

To apply, churches must:

● Be in good standing in the South Central Conference
● Have contributed to Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM) within the past 12 months
● Participate in Conference life (Annual Meeting, board/committees, or other engagement)

WHY APPLY?

This is your opportunity to:

● Experiment with new ministry ideas
● Reach people beyond your current church community
● Spark creativity and renewal in your congregation
● Strengthen the vitality of your church’s futureWe believe the Spirit is already moving in your context—this grant helps you respond.

HOW TO APPLY

Application available from the South Central Conference Church Development & Renewal Committee

Links to Application and Discernment Rubric below.

Deadline: August 1, 2026

Submit to: revnikkistahl@gmail.com

QUESTIONS?

Contact: Rev. Nikki Stahl revnikkistahl@gmail.com 512-751-3557