Get Methodist Church Southeastern Jurisdiction Renfro Trust Fund Application Form 2019-2025

Filling out the Methodist Church Southeastern Jurisdiction Renfro Trust Fund Application Form online can seem daunting, but with clear guidance, you can complete it efficiently. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to ensure you fill out the application accurately and submit it on time.

Follow the steps to complete your application with ease.

1. Begin by pressing the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it in an appropriate editor.
2. Read the Renfro Trust Fund Guidelines thoroughly before starting to fill out the form to ensure compliance with the requirements.
3. Proceed to Part I of the form. Here, provide the name of your church, county, district, and annual conference. Ensure this information is accurate and complete.
4. Indicate the date the Charge Conference authorized this application and specify the grant amount you are requesting, along with the purpose of the funding, using clear and specific language.
5. Fill out the general church information section, including the year your church was organized, present membership, average attendance at worship, church school enrollment, and mailing address with city, state, and zip code.
6. Describe the diversity and inclusivity of your congregation across various demographics.
7. Explain how the proposed project will impact your church's mission and outreach programs.
8. In the financial information section, disclose recent major capital expenditures, cash on hand, existing mortgage balance, pledges on the mortgage, and other debts. Be precise with monetary values.
9. Provide the total estimated cost of the project and your church’s contribution towards it. Also, detail any support from the conference and district, and indicate whether the Renfro donation will complete your project.
10. Complete the part regarding the church type and provide the estimated population of your town or the nearest town, as well as details about the closest United Methodist church.
11. Choose the current status of your building project, from planning to construction, and fill out the expected date of completion if applicable.
12. Certify the application by having the pastor and the Chair of the Church Council or Board complete their details, including signatures and contact information.
13. Ensure that the District Superintendent reviews the application and adds their recommendation and signature.
14. In Part II, the certification must be completed by the authorized conference body and includes their recommendations, signatures, and contact details.
15. Finally, make sure to save your changes, download the completed form, print it if necessary, and prepare to submit it by mailing it to the designated address before the September 1 deadline.

Complete your Renfro Trust Fund application form online today to ensure your church is considered for funding.