What the Fund does
The Fund exists to support Baptist ministers and churches in Great Britain, Ireland, the
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man who accept the doctrines of Particular Redemption. This
is defined as sharing the faith and order generally expressed in the London Baptist Confession
1644, the Somerset P.B. Confession 1656 and the Second London P.B. Confession 1677/89.
The Fund's main areas of interest are the education and financial support of those in full time
pastoral ministry. It also seeks to help churches with their building programmes.
The following list is not exhaustive, but gives a good idea of what the Fund does:
- Mission Grants
New church plants or churches that might be revived receive grants. Any proposal is
investigated thoroughly to ensure that the project is viable, culturally relevant and is
in tune with the Fund’s theological position. Grants of up to 80% of the cost of
employing a pastor/evangelist are available for three years at a time. The number of
projects undertaken by the Fund at any one time is of necessity limited in view of the
sums involved.
- Educational Grants
Grants to Individuals. Students undertaking training for the pastoral ministry and full
time ministers who undertake further study which will help them in their work as
pastors may receive grants. One off grants are also available to full time pastors
seeking further relevant study, or for those seeking to do guided Sabbatical study.
- Benevolent Grants
Retired full time pastors and their widows who are on a low income may apply for
grants. Occasionally a grant might be given to a serving pastor in special financial
need.
- Building Project Loans
Interest free loans are given to churches who are undertaking a building project. This
includes extensions, improvements, or new purchases of church buildings or manses.
The Maximum loan is £50,000 with regular repayments over 10 years.
- Special Projects Grant
A grant for small church, of up to £5,000, towards a specific project aimed at enabling
them to reach out to those around them.
If you believe that you may qualify for one of these grants or loans,
please contact the Secretary using any of the means listed on our 'Contact
us' page.
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