Resourceful Servants launched a unique program to elevate the financial stability of rostered ministers and their congregations or organizations. With a combination of individual savings support and congregational financial assessment, the Emergency Savings/Congregational Financial Assessment program promises to make a positive impact on personal financial situations and communal financial practices. Find out if you qualify and how to apply by 9/20/2023.
Read MoreDiscover how the ELCA's Resourceful Servants initiative is bolstering the financial wellness of faith leaders and congregations, as highlighted by Rev. Jason Adams' experience. Learn how this financial foundation can lead to a thriving church community.
Read MoreResourceful Servants is launching a unique program on 8/11/2023 to elevate the financial stability of rostered ministers and their congregations or organizations. With a combination of individual savings support and congregational financial assessment, the Emergency Savings/Congregational Financial Assessment program promises to make a positive impact on personal financial situations and communal financial practices. Find out if you qualify and how to apply by 9/20/2023.
Read MoreResourceful Servants is launching the Grants for COVID Emergencies program. Through a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc., this program provides up to 200 ELCA leaders with one-time grants of $1,000 and membership in the ELCA Federal Credit Union. The due date to complete the application is Oct. 23, 2022.
Read MoreLeaders and congregations that are financially well experience greater health and vitality overall and are better able to carry out the Great Commission — making disciples for Jesus Christ. For many rostered ministers, financial stress caused by a lack of retirement savings is a barrier to effectiveness and satisfaction in ministry. Learn more about the Readiness for Retirement program.
Read MoreThis is your last chance to apply for Savings Matching programs through the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative.
The first step is to review the Savings Matching Programs Overview Booklet. After reading, complete the online Financial Wellness Assessment. If you qualify for either program, you will be directed to apply. Complete the process is October 15, 2020.
Read MoreAs part of the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative, we give a reminder about Portico Benefit Services.
Portico Benefit Services provides presentations, tools, and people that can help make financial wellness a reality.
Read MoreThrough the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative, eligible rostered ministers can build up their retirement savings . A process of qualification and application must be completed by October 15, 2020. Learn more.
Recipients’ increased individual contributions of $600 to their ELCA retirement plan accounts with Portico are matched dollar for dollar, for a period of one-year.
Read MoreAs part of the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative, we give a reminder about the ELCA Federal Credit Union, created by the ELCA to provide additional financial services to ELCA members and leaders.
Read MoreTwo Savings Matching programs through the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative are now open for qualification and application. Adam DeHoek, Program Director, walks you through the process in a helpful video on the matching program page.
The first step is to review the Savings Matching Programs Overview Booklet. After reading, complete the online Financial Wellness Assessment. If you qualify for either program, you will be directed to apply. Complete the process is October 15, 2020.
Read MoreAs part of the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative, we remind rostered ministers about Lutheran Social Service Financial Counseling, which offers a full range of financial services that empower you to conquer debt through tangible steps and personal guidance.
Read MoreTwo Savings Matching programs through the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative address financial challenges being experienced by rostered ministers, namely a lack of emergency savings and a lack of retirement savings.
These programs partner with rostered ministers to encourage a habit of saving by providing matching funding to more rapidly grow savings and retirement accounts. The due date to complete the process is October 15, 2020.
Read MoreTwo Savings Matching programs through the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative address financial challenges being experienced by rostered ministers, namely a lack of emergency savings and a lack of retirement savings.
These programs partner with rostered ministers to encourage a habit of saving by providing matching funding to more rapidly grow savings and retirement accounts. The due date to complete the process is October 15, 2020.
Read MoreMany rostered ministers have said that financial stress can stand in the way of satisfaction and effectiveness in ministry. Resourceful Servants has developed programs and gathered resources which specifically address the financial needs of rostered ministers.
Program begins 8/18/2020. View this PDF and the Resourceful Servants website for more info.
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