Leadership Development Partnership Grant
The Leadership Development Partnership Grant (LDPG) is a national initiative of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMBC) to educate and train leaders who are called into ministry-related work. It is a collaborative effort by multiple organizations to release financial resources that will provide current and emerging leaders with the means to develop further ministry knowledge, experience, and skills.
The LDPG is designed to provide students with a pathway of discernment and ongoing support through their local MB church.
Approved applicants will be eligible to receive LDPG funding for course tuition up to a maximum of two MB Seminary graduate courses per calendar year.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- The applicant must meet the LDPG eligibility requirements
- The applicant must participate in a team discernment process with their home church
- The applicant must apply for the LDPG
- If approved*, the student will receive LDPG funding for course tuition up to a maximum of two graduate courses per calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31). Tuition will be paid by the CCMBC (20%), MB Seminary (20%), the student’s supporting MB church (20%), and the student (40%).
* LDPG approval criteria is specified in the LDPG Overview and Application Instructions.
Student Eligibility Requirements
- Must be accepted and enrolled in a graduate degree program at MB Seminary.
- Must be a member in good standing at an MB church in Canada for at least six months prior to the date of the application.
- Must be active in volunteer or paid ministry in this same MB church.
- Must complete a discernment process with representatives from their church’s leadership team (including at least one pastor). Please note that the CCMBC will rely upon the collective discernment process of the local church to determine an applicant’s eligibility for the LDPG. The CCMBC will also consult with MB Seminary to confirm that the applicant’s academic history meets the LDPG criteria.
- Must intend to pursue pastoral ministry, cross-cultural ministry, or professional Christian service with the Mennonite Brethren upon graduation.
- Must achieve a passing grade in all courses funded by the LDPG and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
LDPG DOCUMENTS
This document details applicant eligibility and outlines the application process.
This form needs to be completed by the applicant and submitted to the CCMBC for review. Please note that the application will not be reviewed until the supporting church has submitted a discernment team recommendation of the applicant.
To access LDPG tuition funding, a student must complete and submit a Tuition Funding Request Form at least 30-days before the starting date of their eligible course (s).
This resource is designed to help churches cultivate a posture of Spirit-led discernment and create intentional environments for developing leaders.