Matching Grant Opportunity
THE CONTEXT
Church planting is as tremendously wonderful as it is enormously difficult. Faithfulness to the gospel and a commitment to discipleship — what Friedrich Nietzsche calls, “a long obedience in the same direction” — are the only means of running the race well and in a way that is sustainable. This has certainly been our experience two years into planting The Parish Church. And still, every so often, the Lord will supply such extreme evidences of his grace and mercy, that in that moment, it becomes undeniably clear that this is the path he has called us to walk.
One of those moments came about late last year when we were alerted that Transforming the Bay with Christ (TBC) had selected The Parish Church (amongst a few other Bay Area church plants) to receive a $20,000 ‘matching grant.’ I mean, “COME ON!” Thank you, Jesus! Right?! But wait… It gets better. Given the unprecedented year we’ve all had with COVID-19, TBC wanted to do another round of grant opportunities for churches. We’re so excited to announce that we’ve qualified again to receive another matching grant — this time in the amount of $27,000!
THE ASK
So here’s the ask: We’d be humbled and honored if you would prayerfully consider helping us meet our goal of raising $27,000. It’s an audacious “ask” and an audacious number. But we feel more confident than ever that this is what the Lord is calling us to do. It’s probably safe to assume that you fall into one of four categories of folks who’ve found their way to this page:
If you’re a family member or are regularly a part of The Parish Church, this is our chance to do something BIG together. We believe that the Lord calls his people to generosity — in, to, and through his Church — and this grant opportunity is yet but another evidence of his grace in supplying the need to further his mission.
If you’ve been a long-time Ministry Partner, you’ve already loved, supported, and given so generously to what the Lord has done and continues to do. Perhaps this is one of the final “hoorahs” to help us towards financial sustainability.
If you’re brand new to The Parish Church, what a remarkable season to be joining us in! Perhaps this could be an inaugurating way for the Lord to use you as you become part of the family.
Or perhaps you’re an individual from outside of the area or are a church/organization that either got a call from us or heard about us from a friend. We’re so glad you did. We’d count it a blessing upon blessings if you’d consider helping us meet this goal. To provide some context, we’d love to invite you to check out our ‘Year Two Update.’
We’re humbled and grateful that you’d consider partnering with us in this unique, wonderful, and exciting opportunity. Even if you aren’t able to help, will you join us in praying for the funds to come through? Thank you for being vessels of blessing from the Lord. We’re thankful to God for each of you!
THE HOW
If you feel the Lord’s leading you to help us meet our goal, here are some specific instructions on how to make sure your financial contribution counts towards the $27,000 ‘matching funds.’ Funding will be given through the National Christian Foundation (NCF) and therefore, you’ll need to send your donation to the NCF. It’s vital that you follow the directions to a ‘t’ to ensure your donation makes it to The Parish Church.
Online Donations
Online donations can be given here. Be sure to write NCF Fund #2576319 and ‘The Parish Church’ in the ‘Comments’ portion of the ‘Additional Information’ section (should be the third section).
Checks
Physical checks should be made out to “National Christian Foundation” with the NCF Fund #2576319 and ‘The Parish Church’ in the memo line.
NCF California Office
650 Town Center Drive, Suite 810
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
After you’ve done either of the following options, would you be willing to email us at info@theparish.church so that we can report your donation to our team in real time, please?