Individuals and/or their spouse*, employed with the PCUSA in a position validated by a higher governing body as a Teaching Elder (minister), missionary, Certified Christian Educator, Certified Musician Associate, or Commissioned Ruling Elder of the PCUSA.

Primary Category qualifications require 15 years of service, 20 years with the Board of Pensions or other retirement fund. This category is eligible for financial assistance.

• Same as Primary Category but with less than 15 years of service (10 to 15 years of service, 20 years in a retirement fund, eligible for financial assistance).

• A Teaching Elder or Lay Member in the following PCUSA categories: Chief Administrator, Ruling Elder Commissions to Validated Ministry (15 years of service, 20 years in a retirement fund, not eligible for financial assistance).

• Ministry (Pastor/co-Pastor, Temporary Pastoral Relationship, Stated Supply, Chief Administrative Officers) associated with the 5 churches that are in full communion with the PCUSA:

  Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad

  Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

  Moravian-Reformed Covenant Partnership

  Reformed Church in America

  United Church of Christ

  (15 years of service, 20 years in a retirement fund, not eligible for financial assistance).

• Those in good standing with a church which is in correspondence (denominations who, along with the PCUSA are members of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA) with the PCUSA, and whose ordination standards and vows are consistent with the PCUSA (15 years of service, 20 years in a retirement fund, not eligible for financial assistance).

• Current member in good standing of the PCUSA

Member of and attends a PCUSA church for at least the last consecutive 10-years prior to applying.

• Have sufficient financial resources to meet all MVG financial requirements without assistance.

A review of the Financial Disclosure Form should indicate a net worth of approximately one million dollars for each 10 years of remaining lifespan according to actuarial tables.

• Willing to accept a vacant cottage that no one on the Primary or Secondary Waiting Lists are in a position to accept.

The applicant understands that the Primary and Secondary waiting lists have first right of refusal on all vacant cottages.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation validating their volunteer service in the PCUSA.

One must be from the pastor of their current church of membership. The other two letters can be from current residents (limit 1), other pastors, PCUSA leaders, etc. The letters should address the past 10 years of service in PCUSA and/or MVG.

• Leadership, volunteer and staff positions with MVG and/or PCUSA.

This service with MVG and/or PCUSA must have been in the most recent 10 years prior to their application. Explanations for breaks in service will be considered but may not be sufficient for approval of application.

• Support the mission and vision of MVG.

Examples: service as a trustee, committee work, task force work, employed by MVG for 10+ years, financial support, etc.

• Is appropriate for community living and fits in with the current culture of MVG.

Determined by the Resident Relations Committee and/or the Board of Trustees.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN IF:

• Only miss the requirements for the Primary or Secondary categories by a small margin

Someone who, if they had a few additional years of service, would qualify for the Primary or Secondary categories.

• Would contribute and expand the diversity and inclusivity of MVG.

Supports MVG Vision Statement: MVG strives to live out the Christian value of radical inclusivity, intentionally creating and nurturing a community of welcome that reflects the love of God and the rich diversity of the human family.