Committed to the elimination of rostered ministers' debt.
In 2016, with a generous grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., the North Carolina Synod began the Faith+Finances+Freedom initiative to help leaders and congregations address economic challenges facing pastoral leaders. This initiative birthed The Lifeline Fund which provides grants for rostered ministers for education debt relief and to congregations for stewardship. Phase 1 is complete; learn about Phase 2 below.
Lifeline Fund Application Forms
[11/09/2026] The Lifeline Fund continues to offer Education Debt Relief for rostered ministers in the NC Synod. If you have been receiving Lifeline Fund grants and still have education debt, please apply again using the application form below. Rostered ministers who have not yet applied for a Lifeline Fund grant are encouraged to do so now using the form below.
