Hispanic-Latino Ministry Challenging Fund – (National Plan for Hispanic and Latino Ministries)

Strengthening of the existing Hispanic/Latino ministries across the UMC connection and, more importantly, supporting the development of new and innovative places of worship that are facing the challenges of the twenty-first century.

The purpose of this fund for Hispanic ministry is to support local congregations and community-based organizations that are responding to the spiritual and social needs of the Hispanic/Latino population in the U.S. Grants from this fund prioritize intentional leadership development within evolving generations. Grants will support new and traditional forms of ministries as well as community-based programs that address the socio-economic conditions of Hispanics/Latinos.

The fund will support annual conference strategies that include:

• Leadership training for clergy and laity as well as youth and young adults
• The renewal and invigoration of existing ministries
• Programs to address poverty through holistic and comprehensive initiatives
• The promotion of health and wellbeing (for example, small grants to Hispanic/Latino congregations that provide community health programs)

Those who seek funding should submit proposals with a clear description of goals and objectives. An end of project evaluation is required.

Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz
lmunoz@umcmission.org