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What is the Rejuvenate Ministry? 

• A ministry made possible by a generous matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
• A ministry whose purpose is to strengthen clergy excellence and enhance the viability of congregations
• Rejuvenate consists of an educational program for clergy and laity and an economic initiative for clergy and /or clergy spouses
• The educational program focuses on financial management, planning and personal stewardship education
• The four economic initiatives or grants are :
  • Clergy and/or Clergy Spouse Education Debt Reduction Grant;
  • Retirement Fund Incentive Grant;
  • Funding for Emergencies Grant and
  • Called Anew Grant.

GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS REVISED

Application for a Rejuvenate grant may be submitted at anytime;  before, during or after completion of the grant requirements.  Grant applicants will decide the pace for the completion of the grant requirements.

Once an application has been received by Rejuvenate, the Gifts and Grants Committee of the United Methodist Foundation of Indiana will review it.  Upon approval, the grant applicant will be notified of the amount of the grant.  Once the requirements have been completed, the grant will be awarded.

FAQs

1. Are spouses required to attend the workshops?
   To be included in the Clergy and/or Clergy Spouse Education Debt Reduction grant application process, the spouse is required to participate in the first day of the David Bell's Extravagant Generosity workshop.   Spouses are not required to attend the workshops if they do not plan to apply for a Education Debt Reduction grant. 
2. Are congregations responsible for providing the matching funds for the grants that pastors apply for?
   NO! Rejuvenate will identify the matching funds for all grants.