Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Apportioned Mission Shares 2019 Funding Request

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1 Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Apportioned Mission Shares 2019 Funding Request Institution or Agency in Partnership Agency Mailing Address Agency Office Phone Number Agency Fax Number Agency Website Agency Public Contact Executive Director or Equivalent Title in Agency Executive Director Mailing Address Executive Director Cell Phone Executive Director Office Phone Executive Director Chairperson of Board of Directors/Trustees Chairperson of Board of Directors/Trustees Title Chairperson Address Chairperson Cell Phone Chairperson Office Phone Chairperson

2 The Mississippi Annual Conference empowered by love, generosity, justice and apprenticeship forms spiritual leaders, faith communities and connections so more disciples of Jesus Christ transform the world. Ministry Overview Ministry Description: Provide your mission statement, including your vision and/or purpose. (Please write 300 words or less. This description will be published in the pre-conference journal for the 2018 Session of the Annual Conference.) What aspect of your ministry is funded by mission shares? How do you achieve your mission, vision, and/or purpose and how does it reflect the mission statement of the Mississippi Annual Conference?

3 Looking Back: Stewardship Report for 2017 Mission Shares What has your ministry been to date and how have you benefited from mission shares? What percentage of your board members financially contribute to your ministry? Has your program revenues and contributions changed, this year? Is so, how? Apportioned mission shares come from gracious givers in local churches. In what ways are you communicating with local churches about your ministry?

4 Provide three testimonials of persons who benefited directly from apportioned mission shares. (Please protect anonymity.) Testimonial One: Testimonial Two: Testimonial Three:

5 Looking Forward: Stewardship Vision Plan for 2019 Apportioned Mission Shares 2019 Mission Share Request $ What do you see as your specific goals for the apportioned mission shares you are requesting for 2019? Describe your needs of partnership, other than financial (training, accreditation, etc.), with the annual conference.

6 Property and Insurance Explain any building or renovation projects now under way, including how you plan to fund the projects. Projects expected to start in 2018 should be included. If you are not in the conference-wide insurance program, the Conference Office requires a copy of your insurance declaration page for all policies for property and casualty including crime coverage that you have in place. Include a copy with this budget request.

7 Instructions for Mississippi United Methodist Partners Requesting 2019 Apportioned Mission Shares Thank you for your faithful ministry to the glory of God through Jesus Christ on behalf of United Methodists across Mississippi. The Mississippi Annual Conference empowered by love, generosity, justice and apprenticeship forms spiritual leaders, faith communities and connections so more disciples of Jesus Christ transform the world. Again this year, you have an opportunity to make a funding request for mission shares from the Mississippi Annual Conference. We ask that you take seriously your preparation, dialogue with your Board of Directors, and review your goals as you complete these budget requests. Accountability for funds requested and received is essential for United Methodist partners. Designated committees will review your funding requests for mission shares as we continue to align the financial resources of the Mississippi Annual Conference. Goal setting and vision, and alignment with the goals of the Mississippi Annual Conference all play a role in funding allocation. We ask that you complete this request using this pdf document. Please return the completed form to Cat Foster at cfoster@mississippi-umc.org. Your 2019 funding request form is due November 1, Mississippi United Methodist Partnerships: the Appalachian Ministry Network, Bethlehem Center, Camp Lake Stephens, Choctaw Mission, Edwards Street Fellowship Center, Good Shepherd Community Center, Gulfside "Assembly" Association, Moore Community House, Seashore UM Assembly, St. Andrews Mission, The United Methodist Hour, Wesley House Community Center, and Wesley Pines Conference, Camping & Retreat Center. Mississippi United Methodist Colleges: Millsaps and Rust College. Mississippi United Methodist Conference Ministries: Communications, Connectional Ministry, Equitable Compensation, Faith Community Formation, Higher Ed and Campus Ministry, Spiritual Leadership.

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