BLC’s Investment in Ministries Fund team has been formed and is working to establish an endowment fund for BLC called the Investment in Ministries Fund (IMF).

To give you a summary of our plans for the IMF, we’d like to share a timeline of events showing where we’ve been and where we’re headed:

Summary Timeline:

Where have we been

• February 24, 2021 – IMF Team Established
• August 19, 2021 – Council approved Resolution for IMF
• October 24, 2021 – Congregation approved Resolution for IMF
• February 17, 2022 – Council approved the IMF Bylaws
• March 17, 2022 – Council approved IMF Policy (note Policy is contingent upon Bylaws being approved by the Congregation)

Where are we now

• April/May – Communicate information to congregation via the STAR plus virtual and in person Q&A sessions

Where are we headed

• May 15, 2022 – Special Congregational Meeting to vote on the IMF Bylaws
• May 16, 2022 and beyond – If Bylaws are approved, share details on how you can make a gift to support mission and ministry

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact a member of the Investment in Ministries Team:

Paulette Costanza – Mark Gaul – Roger Kolker – Neil Vokes – John Panko – John Costanza