Wisconsin Church Planting Fund
Purpose:
The purpose of the Wisconsin Church Planting Fund at Eternal Vision is to promote and support the effective planting of Independent, Fundamental Baptist churches in the State of Wisconsin.
Philosophy:
The philosophy of the Wisconsin Church Planting Fund at Eternal Vision is that the promotion and support of effective church planting requires financial assistance, strategic initiative, and local church accountability. An effective effort must promote both the planting of churches and the education and support of existing church leadership.
Strategy:
In order to promote and support effective planting of Independent, Fundamental Baptist churches in the State of Wisconsin, the fund provides financial grants to support Wisconsin local church planting projects based on applications received by the advisory committee. The committee reviews specific details of the proposed project, local church partnerships for operational stewardship, the proposed methods/strategies for church planting, and how the financial support will be used. The fund maintains a strong preference to use matching gift programs where possible.
In order to promote the education and support of the church planting initiative, the endowment will provide financial scholarships for continuing education or seminary training for pastors of Baptist churches in Wisconsin. Through block classes, online, or other part-time training, Wisconsin pastors may apply for and receive scholarship funds to further their education, making them better equipped to serve and bringing them into partnership with the endowment’s larger objectives.
Current Wisconsin Projects:
- Lakewood Baptist Church, Delafield
- First Baptist Church, Seymour
- Riverview Baptist Church, Seymour
- Havenwood Baptist Church, Hurley
- Victory Baptist Church, Eau Claire
- Cornerstone Baptist Church, Manitowoc
- Keystone Baptist Church, Wisconsin Dells
- Lighthouse Baptist Church, Hillsboro
- Cornerstone Baptist Church, Abbotsford (completed)
- Faith Baptist Church, Rhinelander (completed)