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Congregational Transformation District Teams

 
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Gulf Central District  
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North East District  
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South Central District  
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South West District  
   
   
Grant Request for Congregational Transformation

Deadline for application: There is no deadline for submission of grant proposals but applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application as soon as possible because grant money is limited. This application must be submitted to the chairperson of the Committee for Church Transformation of the South East District. Call the District Office at (305) 445-9136 for the chairperson's contact information. Do not call the District Office with questions about this application.

Prerequisites for applying for Grant: Applicants must submit a complete and compelling Grant Request Form. Applicants must submit with this application a current copy of your congregation's financial report. Additionally, congregations currently enrolled in the Natural Church Development (NCD) program or Re-Focus groups will have first consideration.

Limits and Scope of Grants for Congregational Transformation: Grants will be awarded on an annual basis and may not exceed $50,000. A congregation can receive up to 2 grants. If awarded a grant, submission of this Grant Request Form must be submitted before the grant expires to be considered for an additional year of support. Grant money is under no circumstance to be used to fund current expenses or staffing.

Name of Congregation
Phone
Exp: (555) 555-5555
Address 1
Address 2
City
State
Zip
Contact Person
Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Answers may be submitted on a separate piece of paper if the space on this application is inadequate.
Has your congregation been involved with Natural Church Development or Re-focus?

Yes

No

If you answered yes to the above question, how long has your church been involved and how have these efforts assisted your congregation in transforming ministries into effective vehicles for making disciples for Jesus Christ?

How much are you requesting?
What do you intend to do with this grant?
What hopes does your congregation have for transforming ministries over the next two years if assisted through this grant?
How will you measure your success?
How will the transformative process
continue after the grant expires?
We maintain the principles of being faithful stewards of God's many resources and trust that the partnership between the Committee on Congregational Transformation and your congregation will reap fruits for the kingdom. In the spirit of accountability, what do you consider the most faithful way to remain accountable to the Committee on Congregational Transformation for the duration of this grant?
       
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