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To further the goals of the Free Methodist Church USA and Gateway Conference, you are invited to submit a proposal that advances the opportunity for local churches to begin new initiatives that support these goals.  Specifically, the Conference desires to support initiatives that engage the local church in the life and lives of the community in which they serve.

GRANT CRITERIA AREAS OF SUPPORT:

Specifically, your initiative should address one or more of these areas that can help advance the Conference goal to “Create and environment for growth and plant 25 new churches by 2025”.

Strengthen the Base – new church initiative helping to create 25 new churches by 2025

Busting Barriers – programs/initiatives that help to overcome hindrances to ministry

Ministry Incubation – an effort that results in new ministries that meet a unique conference need

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Celebrate Advent in your church this year with insightful and meaningful resources from Free Methodist World Missions. Each week of Advent and Christmas Eve, hear from the global church through engaging videos that introduce each of the five themes for the season. Sermon resources, candle lighting readings and slide templates are all provided to accompany the videos to help your church build a truly memorable Advent experience. 

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Celebrate your pastor and let them know you appreciate them!  Send a card, a text of appreciation, gift card, etc.  Let them know they are appreciated!

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Mark your calendars! There will be a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, time TBD with Bishop Cowart to continue our discussions about Conference Realignment.