2025 GNJ CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS (Click here to apply)

GNJ Congregational Development Grant applications will be accepted from August 15 to September 30, 2024. To access the application, please log-in to Arena at http://member.gnjumc.org using the same username and password you use to fill out paperwork for your Church Conference. When logged in, click on the “Grants” tab in the gray menu bar and scroll down to locate the application form further down the page. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in to your account, please click here to submit a ticket to request assistance from the Arena database team.

Please note: If you’re unable to complete the application in one sitting, you can save your progress as you go along and then return to continue later as needed. The version of the application that’s in Arena at the end of the day on September 30, 2024, will be considered the final application.

The United Methodists of Greater New Jersey is committed to resourcing and supporting congregations and transformational leaders to assess and improve their pathways for disciples to know, grow in, live and share the life of Jesus every day, so that we increase the number of new disciples and vital congregations.

GNJ provides development grants to leaders and congregations that:

• Encourage innovative ministry that connects with people in the community.
• Develop lay and clergy leadership for making disciples and transforming the world.
• Maximize vital congregations.