January 24, 2023
Written by John Korsmo, President of American Church Group of Colorado, Nebraska, Dakotas, Wyoming, Kansas
Brotherhood Mutual's mission, "Advancing the Kingdom by Serving the Church," is not just accomplished through providing market-leading insurance products. In fact, one of the most exciting ways they put this to practice is through the Kingdom Advancing Grant, which supports innovative church programs and initiatives.
I am writing you this email to be sure you know about the application process, which opened January 9, 2023, and will close on March 31, 2023. If your church is pursuing innovative ways to minister and spread the Gospel in your community and beyond, please take this opportunity to apply for the Kingdom Advancing Grant from the Brotherhood Mutual Foundation!
For more information and a video message from Brotherhood Mutual CEO Mark Robison, please click the link: Kingdom Advancing Grant - Brotherhood Mutual.
About the Grant
The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation awards individual grants in amounts of $15,000–$100,000 annually. The number of grants awarded each year will vary based on the scope and financial need of the projects. In addition, each grant recipient will be paired with an experienced ministry leader who can provide guidance and assistance.
The grant is designed for a church program or initiative that demonstrates all the following:
Directly overseen by the church
Intended to help build the Kingdom by introducing people to Jesus or strengthening their relationship with Jesus
Involves a unique idea that's innovative, creative, and new and that other churches are not already doing
Sustainable over time
Can be replicated by other Christian churches
One of the reasons we so passionately represent Brotherhood Mutual is because they live out their mission in tangible ways.
Please consider applying for the grant if you feel it could benefit one of your initiatives! CLICK HERE to apply.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your agent or our incredible service team. We are here for you, and we have your back! You can reach them by phone at 877-794-2330 or by email at clientsupport@americanchurchgroup.com.
John Korsmo serves as President of American Church Group in the territories of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, and Wyoming. Together, their team serves and insures around 3,000 ministries across six states.
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