Leadership Team Mission:
2021 Ministry Shares
Mail to:
Central Bay District Office
PO Box 5386
Saginaw, MI 48603
2021 Ministry Shares
Payment Information:
Payment is due in full by November 15, 2021. If needed, pay half in May. Balance due Nov. 15.
Thank you for making sure the ministry of the Central Bay District continues.
District Reimbursement Voucher
Grant & Loan Information:
The Central Bay District has income sources from district ministry shares, interest paid on existing loans and interest from the investment fund. We wisely use this money to carry out the mission and ministry within the lines of the Central Bay District and beyond. Our purpose is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. All our spending and financial decisions are based on that focus.
The district is a resource to the local church to live out their mission of making disciples. Sometimes, a need for financial assistance is needed to make things happen.
We offer both grants to jump start a new ministry or loans to help in building or repairs. Our Leadership Team normally meets quarterly and looks over all submitted applications. After discussion, a prayer and >vote are taken. Applicants are notified the following week of the decision.
Guidelines for Central Bay District 2021 Loans
2021 Interest rate is set at 3.25%
First 24 months are interest/payment free
Loans are generally large capital improvements and/or brick and mortar expenses
- This Loan Policy became effective October 13, 2007.
- A minimum loan is $5,000, and the maximum loan is $50,000.
- Loans up to $9,999 will be amortized over a maximum of 10 years with payments beginning 24 months after issuance of the loan. Loans $10,000 and greater will be amortized over a maximum of 15 years beginning 24 months after issuance of the loan.
- The interest rate for loans issued in the upcoming year will be set at the October Trustees meeting at the mortgage prime rate on September 1 minus 2%. Interest rates are fixed for the life of the loan.
- Reserves are to be held between $400,000 and $600,000 with an aim point of $500,000 (note: with the current slow repayment of outstanding loans, it is recognized this goal will take some time to reach).
- Total loans outstanding will not exceed the Reserves at any given time.
- The Loan Committee will be the Leadership Team of the Central Bay District.
- Loan applications will be considered at regularly scheduled meetings of the Central Bay District Leadership Team.
- It is realized that extenuating circumstances may in rare cases require adjusting some of these policies.
Click here for Loan Application
Download application
Fill out application – remember to sign and date
Return application with all other supporting documentations to Teri Rice trice@michiganUmc.org or Central Bay District
PO Box 5386, Saginaw, MI 48603
Call 989.793.8838 for questions
Guidelines for Central Bay District 2021 Grants
- Minimum grant amount allowed $1,000.
- Maximum grant amount allowed $5,000.
- Focus is on NEW ministry projects.
- Existing ministry projects may also apply but explain what new aspect will be implemented.
- It is possible the committee will ask you to be present during discussion for clarification of info.
Click Here for Grant Application
Download application
Fill out application – remember to sign and date
Return application with all other supporting documentations to Teri Rice trice@michiganUmc.org or Central Bay District
PO Box 5386, Saginaw, MI 48603
Call 989.793.8838 for questions