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Leadership Jump Start Grant

Invest in Your Congregation’s Future

Are you facing the challenge of developing new leaders within your congregation? The Leadership Jump Start grant is here to support your efforts! This exciting new opportunity, offered through the Center for Church Multiplication and Ministry, provides matching grants of up to $3,000 to help you invest in emerging leaders.

Recognizing that training new leaders can be demanding, this grant is designed to empower congregations to intentionally nurture leadership talent from within. Whether you’re looking to apprentice new ministry leaders, train elders and deacons, or develop volunteers in various capacities, this grant can help turn your leadership development vision into reality.

Details and eligibility

What You Can Do

  • Train consistory teams
  • Develop or apprentice new young leaders
  • Invest in youth or children’s ministry workers
  • Develop volunteers
  • And much more!

Eligibility

  • Official RCA congregations in good standing
  • Located in North America
  • Able to provide at least 20% in matching funds
  • Committed to remaining with the denomination for at least 3 years

How It Works:

  1. Apply for the grant (up to $3,000)
  2. Complete a short learning module with a discussion group of at least 3 people
  3. Receive your funds promptly upon completion
  4. Share your success story after four months

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your congregation’s leadership!

Application Closed

Questions? Contact Anna Radcliffe at renovations@rca.org

Scholarship applications can also be requested by emailing shortterm@rca.org.

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