Church Growth Grants 

These grants are made annually from funds provided to SEBA by Baptists Together and are

• to help established churches support a Minister who will lead them forward in their mission by helping them to reach out to their local community with the love of God in whatever ways are appropriate.
• to help new initiatives support a Minister leading a group of Christians in forming a new Baptist work.

They are awarded for a maximum of three years, but applications for an extension of a further two years will be considered after a detailed review of the work in the third year. For all the Conditions and Criteria please click here.

We determine the level of funding to be provided each year based on the financial situation of the church or initiative, but the expectation is that the grant will be reduced by at least 5% each year.

If you need to apply for a grant for 2025 - please take a moment to read our Introduction to Church Growth grants document. If you fit the criteria then please complete the form below and we will send you the appliation pack. Before returning the forms please get in touch with Paul Kerley (or his wife, Pam Kerley) to arrange a time for him to meet with the church leadership.

All applications must be returned by 31st May, following which we will arrange for a visit to each applying church and will then let you know in September if we are able to support you with a grant and to what extent.