Baptist Fund of RI
Churches Helping Churches
The
Baptist Fund of Rhode Island supports the ministries of local churches.
Together, churches support this Fund created to foster positive
relationships among one other, and to be there for each other in
the pursuit of
God’s
Kingdom. The BFRI supports youth ministry programs, local
missions, new ministerial endeavors, pastors in need,
facility renovations , volunteer efforts and other ministry
partnerships. We share our prayers and contributions in order to
accomplish the great tasks of ministry that are at hand.
Together, as a family, we can move ahead in this 21st century as vibrant
and relevant Christians serving the Kingdom in our corner of the world
and beyond!
Youth Ministry
The Baptist Fund is one of the funding
components of youth ministry among our churches.
We
offer grants to local churches working
individually and together to support our youth.
We support leadership
training programs organized by the Region, youth gatherings, and
participation in special National
Conferences for our youth.
Application:
PDF
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please include any additional information within your application that
will help BFRI respond to your request
in a thorough manner. Deadlines for Youth
Ministry applications are: March 31 & September 30. Decisions
regarding grant requests will be made known to all applicants by
BFRI in April & October. The
disbursement of grant monies
will be made at this time.
Bank of Talents
The Baptist Fund is ready to assist churches in the
creation of new
ministries by supplying skilled
volunteers and seed money to launch ministry programs.
BFRI wants to be your partner in these new endeavors by walking the
journey with you ~ offering support, resources, and orientation.
Application
PDF
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please include any additional information within your application that
will help BFRI respond to your request
in a thorough manner. Deadlines for Bank of
Talents applications are: March 31 & September 30. Decisions
regarding grant requests will be made known to all applicants by BFRI in
April & October.
The
disbursement of grant monies
will be made at this time.
Pastoral Support/Pastors in Crisis
The Baptist Fund recognizes the great value of our pastoral leadership
and provides the assistance
needed in times of crises.
BFRI offers grants to pastors and their spouses in need of
financial assistance, as well as support through availing
counseling, training , and spiritual direction.
We work with the Ministers
Council in assessing and
addressing each unique situation.
Application
PDF
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This application serves as a guideline for an ordained pastor with
standing in ABCORI to seek help in a personal or family crisis.
All applicants should contact the Executive Minister and/or the ABCORI
Ministers Council president. Requests are handled confidentially
and promptly. Members of BFRI committee are only informed of the
financial amount disbursed through BFRI; no personal information is
given to the committee.
Guarantor of Loans
The Baptist Fund guarantees loans made from church to church. Your
church can lend money to a sister church in need knowing that we stand
behind that loan.
Churches in need may borrow money from sister churches at a low interest
rate without the hassle of going to a financial institution.
Application
PDF
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon receipt of an application for a
church loan, the chair of BFRI will contact the applicant to begin the
process of finding a sister church that would consider loaning funds.
BFRI's role is that of broker, bringing the borrower and lender together
to work out a mutually agreeable loan.
BFRI also serves as the guarantor of the loan,
should there be a default.
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