Baptist Foundation of New England funds
The BFNE furthers Gospel work in New England by making carefully considered financial investments and using the proceeds to support New England Baptist churches, leaders, and ministries.
Has God laid a particular cause on your heart? The BFNE is here to help you find a giving pathway that matches your passion — and channels your resources for long-term impact. Prayerfully explore the funds below and give to expand God’s Kingdom in New England.
Please note: The BFNE can easily accept grants from Donor Advised Funds; simply include the name of the fund you want to support in your gift letter.
Sponsor an Hour Fund
This fund supports the general budget of the BCNE as a supplement to the Cooperative Program. Donors are encouraged to contribute the cost of operating the BCNE for one hour ($125) or one day ($3000). This is an excellent way to honor a loved one and frees Cooperative Program resources to be used for other ministry purposes. Click the button below to make a secure donation.
Scholarship Funds
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The best people to reach New Englanders are the ones who already understand the local context. This fund provides scholarships for students who are active in BCNE churches and are preparing for ministry in New England.
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New England is full of small churches. Most of these churches don't have the resources to help if their pastors are interested in continuing theological education. This fund provides scholarships for pastors or staff members of BCNE churches who want to expand their ministry and become more effective by receiving further education.
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Dr. Roberto Souza influenced countless lives as president of the Baptist seminary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and later as the BCNE’s Director of Ethnic Ministries. His friends and family created this scholarship fund in his honor after he passed away in February 2021. Once the fund reaches its minimum capitalization level, it will be used to award an annual scholarship to a leader from an ethnic church in the BCNE.
Regional Projects Funds
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This fund helps churches in Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut with grants for special projects. The BCNE Rhode Island Regional Coordinator must endorse the project before funds can be requested.
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This fund helps churches in the Greater Boston area with grants for special projects. The BCNE Greater Boston Regional Coordinator must endorse the project before funds can be requested.
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This fund helps churches in Vermont with grants for special projects. The BCNE Vermont Regional Coordinator must endorse the project before funds can be requested.
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This fund helps churches in New Hampshire with grants for special projects. The BCNE New Hampshire Regional Coordinator must endorse the project before funds can be requested.
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This fund helps churches in Connecticut with grants for special projects. The Connecticut Baptist Association Director of Missions must endorse the project before funds can be requested.
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This fund helps churches in Maine with grants for special projects. The BCNE executive director will make the final decision on projects to be funded.
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This fund helps churches in Central and Western Massachusetts with grants for special projects. The BCNE executive director will make the final decision on projects to be funded.
Focused Ministry Funds
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To reach New England with the Gospel, every town and every neighborhood must have a healthy church. That's why the BCNE, in cooperation with SEND Network, plants 10-20 churches throughout New England each year. This fund provides grants which help new BCNE church plants purchase things they need for start-up.
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As America's leading educational center, New England is home to about 250 colleges and universities, as well as 1 million international students. Our collegiate missionaries partner with local churches to make passionate disciples on campuses. But there is still much work to be done - 60% of the colleges and universities in New England have no identifiable Gospel witness. This fund provides grants that support the BCNE's collegiate ministry and will help us strengthen collegiate work in the future.
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It's hard to imagine something sadder than a once-healthy, vibrant church that has plateaued or is declining. What if we could help these churches return to their former passion for Christ and sense of mission? Or even prevent churches from getting to the point of decline? This fund provides grants that address critical needs of church health, revitalization and/or leadership development in ways that promote healthy, systematic change.
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Reaching the next generation is an important goal for Kingdom-minded churches. The BCNE comes alongside churches and supports their youth ministry through five annual opportunities that teach about 1,400 teenagers to grow in Christ and become leaders in their church, while equipping numerous volunteer youth leaders. The purpose of this fund is to support the general cost of operating these ministries, not for individual scholarships.
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The BCNE is fortunate to own the historic childhood home of Baptist pioneer Luther Rice. This fund supports the operation and maintenance of the Rice Lodge, Suite and Cottage. Preference will be given to capital needs for the buildings, but funds can be used for any expense related to the property. Donate below using the secure link.
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A disaster can happen at any time. Having funds available allows us to respond more quickly to challenging situations while we continue to raise additional funds to assist those in need during a disaster.
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Many New England pastors serve small churches and receive part-time salaries. When an unexpected personal financial crisis occurs in a pastor’s life, his church may not be able to help. This fund allows us to meet the unexpected personal needs of those who serve our BCNE family of churches.
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As our executive director travels throughout New England meeting pastors, church planters and other leaders, he often learns of legitimate ministry needs that are not covered by one of our existing funds. This fund provides a channel for him to route funds to these special projects so that every need in New England has the potential to be met.
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When churches need to buy their first building or upgrade their existing building, they often need a loan to make it possible. In light of our post-recession banking climate, many churches are not eligible for traditional loans. This fund allows us to make loans to churches that need to acquire a building or enhance their facilities.