Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) Vocational Discernment Grants support United Methodist programs and resources for vocational discernment to increase the number of clergy under age 35.
Ministry Support Fund supports United Methodist annual conferences in funding clergy development and care work to address emerging needs related to licensed and ordained ministry.
Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund supports Worcester County nonprofits’ youth-informed projects in education, belonging, enrichment, food access, and mental health to advance youth wellbeing.
Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects for Young Adults support young adults through congregational experiences and pastoral mentoring to discern whether Christian ministry is their vocation.
Ethnic In-Service Training supports lay and clergy leaders through ethnic leadership recruitment, training, and retention to nurture leadership across the church, academy, and community.
Chaplain & Campus Minister Network Development Grants support United Methodist campus ministers and chaplains through in-person gatherings that build relationships and strengthen networks among ministry colleagues.