MEF

The Ministerial Excellence Fund is provided through a Lilly Endowment “to alleviate the financial burdens carried by pastors and to strengthen the quality of pastoral leadership and enhance the vitality of Indiana congregations.” Applications are accepted quarterly in order to provide assistance for medical expenses, school/seminary loans, and burdensome consumer debt.

Visit our MEF Announcements page for additional applications, updates, and annoucements.

For more information contact:

Dr. Marc L. Kirchoff

239 S 24^th St

Terre Haute, IN 47803

812-235-9303

marckirchoff@abc-indiana.org

Submit applications to: Mary Kassel, ABC IN/KY at 1350 N. Delaware, Indianapolis, IN 46202 or by e-mail marykassel@abc-indiana.org and visit the MEF announcements page for additional program updates.

American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis is honored to partner with the American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky in support of this program.

Application

Application for churches

Guidelines

Tax Implications

Family Budget Information