Are you attending a rural United Methodist Church? Do you pastor a rural United Methodist Church? Is your church making a difference in your community?
The Rural Church Fund (Key Taylor Award) was created in 1958 as a permanent endowment fund with the United Methodist Foundation, Inc. as trustee. The idea for the Fund came from the Rev. Key W. Taylor and the Commission on Town and Country of the Conference Board of Missions, and the purpose was established “to provide a permanent source of funding to benefit rural churches of the North Carolina Conference.”
Today we honor Reverend Taylor’s passion for ministry and mission in the Rural Church, serving Jesus, making disciples, and loving God’s people.
This year, $1,661.00 will be awarded from The Rural Church Endowment. The award, sponsored through the United Methodist Foundation, is to call attention to the mission work of all rural churches by honoring the specific achievements of one rural church. Rural church nominations for consideration for the Key Taylor Award are due by May 30, 2025.