Purpose: The Silver State Missions Offering (SSMO) exists to support Nevada Baptist churches in advancing ministry efforts that align with the mission of the Nevada Baptist Convention. 

Application Evaluation:
Upon submission of a request to the Nevada Baptist Convention, the request will be evaluated by a staff team based on the following: 

1. A clear description of the proposed event or ministry. 
2. A reasonable funding request in relation to the total budget.
3. Active participation in the Nevada Baptist Convention.
4. Regular giving to the SSMO offering.
5. Regular giving to the Cooperative Program.
6. Willingness to report how funds supported ministry goals.
    

If a request is unclear, incomplete, or appears excessive, a team member will follow up with the requesting church before making a final decision. 

Eligibility Guidelines: 
Requests will be evaluated as follows: 

• Churches not actively participating in the Nevada Baptist Convention may have requests denied or reduced at the team’s discretion. 

• Churches not giving to SSMO within the past 12 months may have requests denied or reduced at the team’s discretion. 

• Churches not giving to the Cooperative Program within the past 12 months may have requests denied or reduced at the team’s discretion. 

• Churches unwilling to submit a ministry impact report will have requests denied. 

Funding Guidelines: (For churches meeting all eligibility requirements) 

• Maximum of $2,500 per request. 

• Maximum of two requests per calendar year. 

• Smaller requests below $2,500 may be fully funded depending on the team’s assessment.
   

Annual Cap:  
No church may receive more than $5,000 total per calendar year through SSMO grants. 

Reporting Requirement: 
All approved churches must agree to provide a follow-up report outlining how the funds supported their ministry efforts and impact.