The Ministerial Education Fund (MEF), an apportioned fund which is part of your congregation’s connectional giving, supports clergy members as they grow in competence and effectiveness through continuing education and spiritual growth. As you apply for these funds, Orders hopes you will encourage your congregation to support MEF through apportionments.

Continuing Education Grants may be made for registration/tuition, housing and meals, travel, required books/ materials and other expenses.  Grants shall not exceed $1,000.00 per quadrennium per clergy person nor shall any one grant exceed 80% of the cost of any event.  As limited funds make it necessary, preference will be given to those who have not received any funds in the quadrennium and to those receiving minimum salary.

Application Process:

• If you have previously received funds, the evaluation of your previous Continuing Education Event must be on file before a new request can be approved.
• Requests are considered only in advance of the event/class.
• Once the application has been received and approved, it takes approximately 20-25 working days before you receive the check from the Conference Treasurer’s Office.