request for support missions policy
Overview
The Missions Committee of New Life Christian Center is made up of ministries that are dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19) and the Great Commandments (Matt. 22:27-39). The Missions Committee provides both programming and financial oversight for these ministries.
The Missions Department receives its funding through the generous and faithful giving of the people of NLCC through weekly offerings and one-time gifts. A portion of this giving is designated to specific ministries or missionaries. The remaining resources are undesignated. It is for these undesignated funds that individuals and organizations apply and to which the following policies, procedures, and guidelines are directed.
NLCC Missions Financial Support Priorities
The Missions Department of NLCC exists to promote a holistic view (all ages, all places all people) of missions and to provide oversight of all missions programming at NLCC in order to bring others to faith in Christ.
Therefore, priorities in funding are set to accomplish the purpose of the Missions Department. Attention is given to the following:
Request Process
To begin the process for request of funds, please complete the Request for Support application.
Once the application is received, it will be considered at the next Missions committee meeting.
Once a decision has been made, you will be contacted by phone or letter regarding the status of the request. Requests may be accepted, denied, or delayed (pending more information).
The Missions Committee of New Life Christian Center is made up of ministries that are dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19) and the Great Commandments (Matt. 22:27-39). The Missions Committee provides both programming and financial oversight for these ministries.
The Missions Department receives its funding through the generous and faithful giving of the people of NLCC through weekly offerings and one-time gifts. A portion of this giving is designated to specific ministries or missionaries. The remaining resources are undesignated. It is for these undesignated funds that individuals and organizations apply and to which the following policies, procedures, and guidelines are directed.
NLCC Missions Financial Support Priorities
The Missions Department of NLCC exists to promote a holistic view (all ages, all places all people) of missions and to provide oversight of all missions programming at NLCC in order to bring others to faith in Christ.
Therefore, priorities in funding are set to accomplish the purpose of the Missions Department. Attention is given to the following:
- Does the activity of the ministry or program provide for opportunities for evangelism?
- Is the ministry or program unique? Does NLCC already support a ministry or program like it?
- Does the ministry or program reach people groups not already represented by ministries or programs already supported by NLCC?
- Does the ministry or program offer opportunities to inspire the congregation of NLCC or allow for an increase in awareness (of needs, of missions in general, etc) within the people of NLCC?
- Does the ministry or program provide for growth within the church (numerically and spiritually)?
- Does the ministry or program provide for specific felt needs (food, shelter, clothing, etc.)?
- Does the ministry or program help balance out our approach to missions (local, regional, national, or global)?
Request Process
To begin the process for request of funds, please complete the Request for Support application.
Once the application is received, it will be considered at the next Missions committee meeting.
Once a decision has been made, you will be contacted by phone or letter regarding the status of the request. Requests may be accepted, denied, or delayed (pending more information).
