Synod of Lincoln Trails, PC(USA)
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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1100 W. 42nd Street
Suite 210Indianapolis, IN 46208 Toll-Free: 800.566.5996 Office: 317.923.3681 Fax: 317.927.5985 Email: judy@lincolntrails.org |
![]() The Ministerial Excellence Fund Grant program is a partnership of the Synod of Lincoln Trails, PC(USA); the Presbytery of Ohio Valley PC(USA); the Presbytery of Wabash Valley PC(USA); the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley PC(USA); and, the Lilly Endowment Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Indiana Pastors.
The Ministerial Excellence Fund program strives to:Provide education and grants to pastors• Better manage current income
• Improve their quality of life • Eliminate indebtedness Address systemic issues in presbyteries• Provide greater accountability of sessions in negotiation of annual compensation
• Annual accountability of maintenance of minimum salary guidelines Provide education and training to congregations (sessions, officers, treasurers, members)• Understanding clergy compensation and taxation
• Greater understanding of the practice of stewardship
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Developing
Nurturing & Supporting Leaders
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