Black Leadership Projects Grant

About the Black Leadership Projects Grant

The Black Leadership Project was created in 1970 by the United Christian Missionary Society.  Funding is provided by interest income from a bequest of the sale of Mount Beulah Farm. Funds are granted to applicants whose projects develop, nurture, and strengthen church leadership in African American congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

BLPG Initiative Spotlight: African American Regional Ministers Support Group (AARMS)

Never before in the history of our church had we experienced seven African American women as Regional Ministers. This new reality brings the light of God upon our ways of being and moving in a diverse faith community.  With strong support from a Louisville Institute grant, a DHM Black Leadership Project grant, an Oreon E. Scott grant, and other church ministries, their soul stories have been gathered, shared, and celebrated.  Their lessons in ministry were recorded for the good of the whole church and can be watched here. Thank you for your trailblazing leadership and testimonies, AARMS!

AARMS Documentary Part I:

AARMS Documentary Part II:

 


Project Guidelines

A project, for the purpose of awarding this grant, will be defined as an event, activity, or resource that develops, nurtures, and strengthens lay and/or clergy leadership of the African American congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Project categories must include one or more of the following:

Leadership in Congregational Life – To provide educational opportunities and/or training for leaders within the congregation such as teachers, officers, committee chairpersons, constituency groups, etc.

Leadership in Outreach Ministries – To provide development opportunities for congregational leaders to serve the community in mission, locally and globally.

Faith Development of Leaders – To prepare and nurture future leaders in the ministry of the Church through spiritual growth opportunities such as retreats, spiritual direction, auditing courses, and mission trips/experiences.

Scholarship Support for Leaders – To assist participants (lay and clergy) in attending particular educational events or programs such as those provided by the Institute for African American Faith and Life of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).Note: Leadership Grant funds may not be used toward an academic degree program (other funds are available for academic training).

Leadership in African American Programming – To assure that new and vital ministry continues to be developed and offered to the African American constituency of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Amount of Grant

All requests will be considered. There is no minimum request.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the Grants is May 31st of each year.  If you are interested in submitting a project, please review the Guidelines and submit completed applications no later than May 31st to Lisa Hubbard.

 

 

***Please contact Rev. Monique Crain Spells, 317-713-2641 with any questions***


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