Emergency Fund Policy

Qualifications & Guidelines

  1. Request must be for a district­ approved Enrolled Evangelist with North American Missions.
  2. All requests for Emergency Assistance Funds must be confirmed by the District Superintendent, District NAM Director, and District Evangelist Coordinator.
  3. Upon receiving the application, an immediate review will be made and approved funds will be disbursed. An incomplete application or lack of information will delay processing.
  4. The request should be designated toward a need that affects the evangelist and his/her family.

Priority consideration is made for medical emergencies, vehicle repairs, and death in the immediate family. Requests must reflect an emergency situation. Requests for vehicle repairs much include a written estimate or actual bill along with the application. Supporting receipts may be requested for any application.

  1. There is a limit of $1,500 per evangelist per year.

Application Process

  1. Fill out the application and submit the form.
  2. Stipulations for qualification
    1. Must be an enrolled evangelist.
    2. Evangelist may not have received funds in the last year.
  3. The form will be sent to the district officials for signatures.
    1. District Superintendent
    2. District NAM director
    3. District Evangelist Coordinator
  4. Upon full signature, the application goes to the NAM Administration for approval.
  5. Upon approval, a check request is sent to the finance department.
  6. Upon receipt, the check will be sent to the evangelist. A confirmation email will be sent to the appropriate parties.

Timeline

The process of submission and approval can take anywhere from a day to a week. It may take several days to a week to receive the check depending on the mailing process.