Disciple-making is the intentional process of teaching and equipping others to live as followers of Jesus.
Eligible projects should help people grow on their faith journeys through one or more of the following practices:
Items not eligible for grants include salary support, building projects (brick-and-mortar), debt reduction, parish nursing, and preschools.
Please watch the video above, which contains the password necessary to access the application. The window to submit applications opens Nov. 1.
Royce Reynolds of Greensboro often remembered how his mother would remind him, “You can do all things through Christ.” He took this scripture from Philippians seriously and wanted others to understand how the power of Christ can bring about positive change.
Royce knew leading people to Christ requires resources and that those who have been given much must give much in return. Out of their love for God and generous hearts, Royce and Jane Reynolds answered the call to support ministries that seek to make new disciples for Christ.
Royce passed away in 2020. His bequest serves as a lasting investment in endowing the Reynolds Ministry Fund for its work.
Over the years, ministries in Western North Carolina and beyond have received financial support for the joyful work of growing the Kingdom. When these ministries celebrate new disciples, it is a tribute to Royce’s life in Christ. Jane’s continued passion and faithfulness to disciple-making ministries is a constant inspiration.
In 2026, the Reynolds Ministry Fund awarded grants totaling $559,211. Available funds vary from year to year.
Applications submitted by noon on Feb. 1, 2027 will be reviewed by the Reynolds Ministries Team. Award decisions will be announced in March 2027.
Yes! Guidelines and areas of emphasis may vary from year to year.
Disciple-making is the intentional process of teaching and equipping others to live as followers of Jesus. This can include core spiritual practices like the ones described above.
Please carefully review the entire Application Guidelines document.
Yes. That said, we do seek to support new and innovative programs/initiatives. Receiving an award in one year does not guarantee that your ministry will receive an award in subsequent years.
See a list of potential funders here. Please review each organization’s guidelines for criteria and deadlines.
In my travels as director of Reynolds Ministries and Programs, I encounter people of faith reaching beyond their walls and inviting people into transformative relationships with Jesus Christ. In doing so, they help fulfill the Foundation’s mission to build the Church for generations to come.
Initiatives supported by the Reynolds Ministry Fund are testaments to the resilience of the Church — and invitations to join in the ongoing work of building God’s Kingdom, here and now.
Thank you for your interest in the Reynolds grant application. For questions, please reach out to me via email here or by phone at (888) 450-1956, Ext. 1504.
Our breadth of offerings — fund management, loans, grants, scholarships, leadership development, and much more — reflect the Foundation’s mission: To be a ministry of the Church, for the Church, whose mission is to build the Church for generations to come.
We fulfill this mission by investing in people, churches and related institutions, and innovation. We envision a Church where people live out their discipleship through the faithful stewardship of their God-given resources.
When you choose the Foundation, you strengthen the Connection in ways that are bold and significant. We look forward to the day when we can partner in ministry with you.
First, please watch the video at the top of the page. It contains the password to access the application.
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