Missional Grants Committee
Guiding congregations to grow and develop intercultural ministry
The Missional Grants Committee assists — financially and organizationally — all diocesan congregations that desire and show potential for growth and diversification of their congregation. The committee utilizes evangelism, church growth and advocacy to develop intercultural ministry throughout the diocese.
The Committee reports monthly to the Bishop and has regular interactions with many other diocesan groups. From time to time, the Missional Grants Committee publishes internal management documents. Core values include:
Intentionality: Connecting our congregations with the context in which they do ministry.
Citizenship: Create in congregations — especially those in transition — a stronger sense of belonging; help the membership of a congregation be a mindful stakeholder.
Discipleship: Help congregations and their members achieve a deeper sense of spiritual identity and maturity. Confirms their essence and purpose as a Christian person.
These three values intersect and overlap, creating new synergies for growth and development. The Missional Grants Committee faithfully adheres to the Canonical mandate as defined in Canon 6.
2023 Missional Grants Committee Members:
- Bishop Lucinda Ashby (Chair)
- Deacon Jim Arnold (Vice-Chair)
- Ms. Joanna Shreve (Recorder)
- Rev. Filemon Diaz
- Rev. Ale Trillos
- Rev. Martin Juarez
Missional Grant Awards
The Missional Grant Award is a program created by the Board of Trustees (BOT) and managed by the Missional Grants Committee. The MCG awards grants not exceeding $15,000 dollars to …
2025 Grant Awards
We had 47 grant applications this year and 34 were awarded! General Purpose Grants: $45,000 Missional Grants: $299,000 + $190,000 from additional source Education/Formation Grants: $44,470 Outreach Grants: $33,600 Property …