Kingdom
Advancing GrantSM
Funds innovative Christian church programs that are transforming local communities through ministry.
Reach More Hearts
The Kingdom Advancing Grant, offered through the Brotherhood Mutual FoundationSM, supports church teams who, in their God-ordained calling, transform their community in creative, innovative, and collaborative ways.
The grant is designed for a church program or initiative that demonstrates 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.
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.
All applicants will be notified whether they received a grant or not in July 2023.
Grant Requirements
Before applying, carefully read the grant requirements, including program standards, eligibility standards,
necessary documents, dates to remember, FAQs, and more.
Submission deadline was March 31, 2023. Next grant cycle opens January 2024.
Granting Council
Our Granting Council includes members from ministries across the country, including the following:
Kurt Braun
Executive Pastor of Operations
Southland Christian Church
Kentucky
Stan Breeden
Senior Executive Pastor
Brentwood Baptist Church
Tennessee
Michael Crull
Operations Pastor
Northview Church
Indiana
Annie Fatt
Risk & Legal Services Director Assistant
NewSpring Church
South Carolina
Chip Freeman
Church Business Administrator
Bellevue Baptist Church
Tennessee
Lincoln Fritz
Executive Pastor
The Brooklyn Tabernacle
New York
Tamara Fritz
Director of Human Resources
The Brooklyn Tabernacle
New York
Chris Gunnare
Chief Operating Officer
Lutheran Church of Hope
Iowa
Alan Hawkins
Chief Operating Officer
Anglican Church in North America
Pennsylvania
Matthew Kim
Deacon
Acts 2 Network
California
Carly Hernandez
Senior Director of Legal
Life.Church
Oklahoma
Brian Newberg
Senior Executive Pastor
New Life Church
Colorado
Greg Oefinger
Executive Minister
Oak Hills Church
Texas
Jacob Paukovitz
Finance and IS Director
Hope Fellowship
Texas
Chelsea Stanley
Resource Partner Coordinator
Association of Related Churches
Alabama
David Stine
Chief Executive Officer
Bethel Media
California
Suzanne Swift
Risk & Legal Services Director
NewSpring Church
South Carolina
Jason Williams
Executive Pastor of Ministries
Saddleback Church
California
Josh Wood
National Outreach Director
Elevation Church
North Carolina
About the Brotherhood Mutual Foundation
The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation is a private nonprofit established by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. The Foundation exists to distribute funds used to promote and encourage charitable, religious, and educational projects. Since 2005, the Foundation has donated millions of dollars to support dozens of nonprofit organizations whose work transforms their communities. In 2017, the Foundation helped launch Full Strength Network, a national nonprofit ministry that helps pastors thrive in ministry leadership.
Spread the Word
We want big, transformational ideas. Help us spread the word.
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Contact
If you have a specific question that is not answered on the Grant Requirements page, you can email us at grantinfo@brotherhoodmutual.com.