As ministry efforts grow and expand, it can be beneficial to open a Project Fund through Reliant that has the ability to cover a wider range of expenses. Below is a quick overview to help determine if this is a good option for your ministry.
Ministry Team Development "MTD" Fund - This is a fund that is opened for someone who is be employed by Reliant, or volunteer with Reliant. The fund is named after that individual, and all gifts are designated for personal and ministry expenses of the Reliant worker and family.
Church or Project Fund - This is a fund that is opened to cover the cost of a ministry endeavor that go beyond normal reimbursements for a Reliant worker. It is named after the church or project, not an individual.
| Reliant Employee Salary | Yes | No |
| Reliant Employee Reimbursements | Yes | Yes |
| Reimbursements for Family Members | Yes | Yes |
| Personal Family Needs (i.e. financial hardships, childcare) | Yes | No |
| Ministry Needs (i.e. supplies, printing, events) | Yes | Yes |
| Ministry Property (i.e. a building or vehicle that is registered in ministry's name) | No | Yes |
| Ministry Expenses for non-Reliant Individual (i.e. travel costs, conference fee, short term mission team) | No | Yes |
| Personal Expenses for non-Reliant Individual (i.e. monthly stipend) | No | Yes |
If you would like to get started with a project fund, please review the Church and Project Fund Standard, and reach out to international@reliant.org with any questions!
