Moving toward self-funding global churches
Everyone will sit under their own vine
and under their own fig tree,
and no one will make them afraid,
for the Lord Almighty has spoken—Micah 4:4
Purpose
To fulfill the 2018 Annual Conference mandate to develop a Global Church of the Brethren Communion that is self-propagating, self-governing and self-financing.
Reality Check
Our global churches are already making strong progress in becoming self-propagating and self-governing. The next strategic step is to strengthen self-financing by building their capacity to support their own ministries sustainably.
Equity, Dignity and Interdependence
- Moving away from dependency is a move toward mutuality, interdependency and becoming partners.
- Mission is from everywhere to everyone
Our goal is simple yet transformative: Work alongside global churches to establish localized income-generation plans that will fully fund their denominations within the next 5 years, entirely free from US financial dependency.
Empowering Local Communities to Thrive
We achieve this by practicing sustainable community development:
- Center Local Well-Being: Every project utilizes local expertise, honors local culture, and prioritizes the community’s health.
- Agriculture-Based Projects: We utilize the Global Food Initiative funds to jumpstart sustainable farming and agricultural income.
- Diverse Enterprises: We utilize the Global Development Fund to support retail, services, and all other local business types.
- Sustainable Growth: We start small, build a firm foundation, and scale up!
Invitation to Partner in Mutuality and Dignity
Will you partner with our global churches to provide startup capital for their income-generation projects?
Donate to the Global Mission Development Fund
