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The Free Methodist Church realizes the financial burden that occurs when candidates continue their education and training for ministry.  Through Leadership Development two grants/loans have been set up to help ease this burden. 

Individuals may only apply for one grant/loan during their education/ministerial training, either the Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan or the John Wesley Seminary Foundation Grant/Loan. Also, if you receive a grant/loan during undergraduate schooling you are not eligible for a grant/loan during your Masters program.

John Wesley Seminary Foundation (JWSF) Grant-Loan

Fruitful Leader (FFL) Grant/Loan

 

JOHN WESLEY SEMINARY FOUNDATION (JWSF) GRANT/LOAN

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Conference Ministerial Candidate (minimum)
  2. Pursuing full-time ministry in the Free Methodist Church.
  3. Enrolled in a masters program in biblical, theological, missiological, or pastor studies at a JWSF affiliated school.

JWSF Affiliated Schools

  • Asbury Theological Seminary – Wilmore, KY; Orlando, Florida campuses

  • Azusa Pacific University/Graduate School of Theology, Azusa, CA

  • George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Portland, OR

  • Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY
     

  • Seattle Pacific University / School of Theology,
    Seattle, WA

  • Wesley Biblical Seminary, Jackson, MS

PROCESS

  1. Complete JWSF Grant/Loan application.

  2. Sign JWSF Grant/Loan Repayment Agreement.

  3. Mail to – Free Methodist Church of NA, JWSF, P.O. Box 535002, Indianapolis, IN 46253-5002. Application is available through your superintendent or on the FM Web Page: www.freemethodistchurch.org/leadership.

John Wesley Seminary Foundation Application (PDF) 

APPROVAL/RENEWAL

  1. JWSF Office will seek superintendent and Ministerial Education and Guidance (MEG) Board recommendation regarding applicant’s gifts and graces for ministry, progress in ministry preparation and commitment to the vision and mission of the FMC.
  2. JWSF office will grant approval subject to availability of funds.
  3. Approval letter will be sent to applicant.
  4. Funds will be sent directly to the school.
  5. Annual renewal is required, following the above process.

John Wesley Seminary Foundation Renewal Form (PDF)  

John Wesley Seminary Foundation
    PO Box 535002
    Indianapolis, IN 46253-5002
    317-244-3660
    judys@fmcna.org

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Fruitful Leader (FFL) Grant/Loan
 (Revised 5/07)

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Conference Ministerial Candidates or an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church.
  2. Pursing full-time ministry in the Free Methodist Church.
  3. Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate (must be at least a junior) or graduate ministerial program.
  4. An annual (academic year) Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan application is required.

 

PROCESS

  1. Complete Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan application.
  2. Sign the Grant/Loan Repayment Agreement.
  3. Application is to be sent to the superintendent for his/her recommendation and signature.

  4. Superintendent will send the completed application to:  Free Methodist Church of NA, Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan Office, P.O. Box 535002, Indianapolis, IN  46253-5002 by June 30. If money is still available, additional applications will be accepted until November 30 for consideration.

         

APPROVAL

  1. A maximum of 20 fruitful leaders will receive grants/loans annually to aid in furthering their educational training for full-time ministry in the Free Methodist Church.

  2. The Board of Bishops will select the top applicants in July and December.

  3. The applicant will be notified that he/she is being awarded a Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan.

  4. Funds will go directly to the school.

  5. When all budgeted funds have been committed to approved Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan recipients, additional grants/loans will not be considered until the next academic year.

Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan Application (PDF) 

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Grant/Loan Repayment Agreement

1.  The JWSF Grant/Loan and Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan are considered tuition grants for those who repay through full-time appointed service in the Free Methodist Church. A 20 percent reduction each year is granted. The loan is forgiven after five years of full-time service.

 2.  Repayment of the JWSF Grant/Loan and Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan to the Free Methodist Church is based upon the following:

  • Full-time appointment to a Free Methodist ministry by an annual conference.

  • Full-time appointment through Free Methodist World Missions.

  • Full-time military or institutional chaplaincy appointment, endorsed by the denomination.

  • Full-time administrative appointment by the Free Methodist denomination.

  • Full-time faculty or administrative appointment at a Free Methodist elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school.

3.  The JWSF Grant/Loan and Fruitful Leader Grant/Loan becomes a loan when one is employed outside the Free Methodist Church. Repayment is over 10 years at six percent interest; to begin nine months after the degree is completed or the program is dropped.

 

Contact the Free Methodist Foundation at 1-800-325-8975 for information about making contributions toward Free Methodist higher education. The Free Methodist Foundation shall receipt all such contributions.


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