So many small-church pastors recognize that things need to change, that they need to invest in the health of their ministry. They’re hungry to have the greatest impact for Jesus they possibly can. But a lack of resources gets in the way. Here at 95Network, we get that. That’s why we help connect small and mid-size churches to BIG resources. 

We offer grant funds for one reason: To serve as a catalyst for change. Put simply, these funds exist to get churches moving in the right direction with the right resources, on a path towards long-term health. 

Page Contents:

- What Grants for Churches are Available?
- How Does the Process Work? (FAQ)
- Who Have We Helped?
- How Can I Provide Grants for Small Churches?
- Get in Touch

What Grants for Churches are available?

We don't want small churches to miss out on great resources because of finances. We have a powerhouse list of partners and services that we’ll connect you with to receive coaching and consulting. We consider these organizations to be the best of the best. And every partner we recommend and have approved has something they do to specifically equip pastors of small churches. Here are some of the options for grant funds:

COACHING

• Leadership Coaching | Every leader has constraints. But a healthy leader leads to a healthy church. By using a 360 Leadership Profile, this year-long coaching cohort will help you recognize opportunities for growth and create an action plan to lead your church well.  
  
  
• Organizational Coaching | Partner with one of our team members (or one of our partners) to walk through 12 core issues that create barriers to church health and growth. 
  
  
• Communications Coaching | Experience a personalized introduction to effective internal and external communications strategies for your church.
  
  
• Marriage Coaching | Don't let issues in your marriage be the reason your ministry fails. Invest in the long-term health of your marriage with personal, monthly coaching calls or a weekend-long retreat.

CONSULTING

• Strategic Planning Weekend | Bring in an outside perspective to clarify how you're doing, where you're headed, and how you'll get there. 
  
  
• Communications Services | Address deeper communications issues through branding, communications assessments, and website development.

Who Have We Helped?

We've had the opportunity to partner with small and mid-size churches through grant funds all across the country. (If you want to read about the ministry we've been able to do, you can click here to download our conversation guide.) Here's the latest map of churches we've supported:

There is nothing like being able to tell a church that they have been approved to receive a Healthy Steps Grant as an encouragement for them to invest in the health of their ministry. Here are just a few things we've heard from some pastors we've supported:

"When we discovered we were approved for a grant, our whole church celebrated!" - Pastor Charles Robinson in Hampton, VA 

"95Network has allowed our church to position itself for future growth and has reinvigorated a tired leader. If it wasn’t for them, we’d still be stuck, I’d still be frustrated with our progress, and I’d still be disappointed with my inability to lead well. We are incredibly grateful." - Pastor John Orr in Cartersville, GA

"We could not have done what we have done without 95Network, or without people willing to partner with 95Network to help us with some of the costs to take steps towards health... My church is a firsthand testimony of what God is doing with that kind of assistance. So thank you, thank you, thank you." - Pastor Thayne Sparke in Codell, KS

How Can I Provide Grants for Small Churches?

Here at 95Network, we’re passionate about connecting small and mid-size churches with BIG resources. In 2018 alone, we were able to support 62 churches in 27 states, and committed over $130,000 to help them take steps towards long-term health. 

In order to continue making progress towards our vision, we rely on the generosity of people and organizations who will partner with us financially to help build the Kingdom. If this is something you're interested in, a great place to start is by downloading our conversation guide. And if you'd like to give today, you can make a donation -- all gifts are tax-deductible, and every dollar counts on this journey to support small and mid-size churches.

Here's the truth: When you help a church, you change a community. Supporting the health of a local church directly influences their ability to minister to their community and reach people for Jesus. 

Will you prayerfully consider helping us bring positive change to every small church in America by becoming one of the supporters who partners with us to encourage and equip small churches across the country?