You will need approximately 60 minutes to enter your information. Please note that Ministerial Excellence Fund grants are available only to congregational ministers affiliated with CBF. Due to the scope and limitations of the grant, non-congregational ministers are not eligible to apply.
You will need to gather the following in order to complete the personal and financial data required:
- General personal information including ministry job history
- Current church address, faith group affiliations, weekly attendance and offering totals, and annual budget total
- Individual and spousal salary and benefits details
- Financial information including balances for all bank accounts, loans and credit card accounts
- Retirement account information
- Trusted Congregational Advocate information (Visit www.cbf.net/mef for more information.)
Additionally, you will complete six essay responses each limited to 300 words.
Please enter your full name and email address below. You will then be directed to a unique weblink to complete your application. You may return to this link and complete your application as you have time. Although the system should save your information, please note that due to unforeseen technological issues, this cannot be guaranteed.
For more information visit www.cbf.net/mei.