Ministerial Assistance provides emergency financial assistance to ministers of the NA, both active and retired.  The most common use for this fund is to help a minister when there are medical costs for him/her or for a family member.  Many of the smaller churches in our Association are unable to supply needed support in an emergency situation.  This one-time grant helps a minister to rise above the financial emergency and allows him or her to continue with ministry.  In many cases, the grant a minister received is the deciding factor on whether they can continue in ministry or must secure a secular position. 

The Division for Ministry oversees this fund.  A grant is obtained by contacting The Rev. Dr. Thomas Richard at the NACCC office.  Dr. Olsen then contacts the Chair of the Division for Ministry to discuss the need and decide on an amount be given.  This grant is kept confidential and does not have to be paid back to the Fund.  A check is then released through the Ministerial Assistance/Enrichment Fund.