How can I support the ministries of St. Paul's?

Ministry is vitally important to the life of a church because it helps people grow and offers a way for people to serve. Below are several ways that you can financially support the ministries of St. Paul's.

General Fund – All money that is given without designation goes to the general fund. All ministries and operating expenses are taken care of through this fund. All tithes and offerings are considered “general fund.”

Improvement Fund – Money designated for this fund will be used specifically for the improvement of our facilities and is managed by our Board of Trustees.

Scholarship Fund – We love to help out the students of St. Paul's as they pursue further education. Money given with this designation will be distributed to recipients of the St. Paul's Scholarship. (Information on qualification criteria and guidelines of the scholarship selection process are available in the church office.)

Brother's Keeper Fund – St. Paul's contributes to the Christian Clearinghouse which aids people in need from the community. The Brother's Keeper Fund, however, is used specifically for people in need from our own congregation. When times are tough and money is tight, members of the St. Paul's family can seek confidential help from the pastor. Designated giving to this fund helps our own people in need.

Endowment Fund - The Endowment Fund is similar to a savings account where only the interest is spent. The interest is used to further the mission, ministry, and maintenance of St. Paul's Church. By not spending the principal, the endowment will grow and continue forever to be used for God's work.

Gifts can be “designated” or “undesignated.” Individuals may give to the fund by designating one of the following areas: Missions, Music, Building Preservation, or Special Projects. Individuals may also give an “undesignated” gift and allow the church to use it in areas that are most needed.

Gifts may include outright gifts, bequests, deferred gifts, etc. Contributions may be given in any of the following forms: money, securities, personal property, real property, life insurance, gifts by wills, bequests, and life income gifts.

Click here to download a copy of the Endowment Fund brochure in Adobe PDF form.