What is the Ministerial Education Fund?
The Ministerial Education Fund is one of seven apportionment funds designated to support ministries and causes important to the entire United Methodist Church. This fund provides scholarships and financial support for students preparing for ordained or licensed ministry, helping to equip future pastors, deacons, and church leaders.
Apportioned funds are a way United Methodist churches work together to support meaningful ministry. By pooling resources, local churches can make a larger impact than they could alone.
Why Does It Matter?
The Ministerial Education Fund matters because well-prepared, faithful leaders are essential for the health and growth of the church. Supporting ministerial education helps ensure that those called to serve are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual grounding needed to lead congregations effectively.
What Does My Giving Support?
Apportionment funds give us a chance to focus our prayers and support on important ministries all year long—uniting our gifts to multiply our impact. Your giving to the Ministerial Education Fund—made through your local United Methodist church—helps prepare those answering God’s call with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation needed for effective leadership.
The fund supports 13 United Methodist seminaries across the United States by providing scholarships for students preparing for ministry. It also offers continuing education for current pastors and supports programs that help people explore and prepare for ordained and licensed ministry. By investing in education, the church ensures its leaders are spiritually grounded, theologically trained, and ready to serve communities near and far.
How Can I Be Part of the Ministry?
You can be part of this ministry by giving through your local church, encouraging those preparing for ministry, and praying for the next generation of church leaders.
Discover inspiring stories of how you are making an impact by supporting the Ministerial Education Fund [here].
