Church Development Resource Tools

Financing

• Church Development Loans (up to $200,000)
  Terms vary depending on the church's needs.
• Church Development New Congregation Grants (up to $100,000)
  For new churches or multi-site/second campuses.
• Church Development Relocation Grant-Loans (up to $50,000)
  For church relocations. Grant starts out as a loan and reverts to a grant if certain criteria are met.
• New Worship Service Grants (up to $5,000)
  For launching new worship services to reach new population groups.
• Ethnic Ministry Grants (up to $5,000)
  For new ethnic faith communities (part of the Church Development Grant).
• Hispanic/Latino Ministry Grants (up to $2,000)
  For Hispanic/Latino ministries (funded by a National Hispanic Plan grant).
• Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century Grants
  Available to help churches fully participate in this General Church training program.
• Missional Church Grants (amount varies)
  For churches that are reaching low-income persons.
• Capital Campaigns
  Information on fund-raising companies and professional consultants.
• Church Finanacial Tips
  A free resource providing financial tips for local churches.
• Capital Project Funding Worksheet (PDF)