Funding the Ministry - Start Up Grant Proposal

The Start Up Grant would serve Church Planting Projects requiring a significant up front investment before launching their ministries. The focus at this point would be new churches, but could include other kinds of new ministries sponsored by the Classis. The Grant would provide up to $10,000 on a matching basis. The church planter would be required to raise the first $10,000 from their own sources: friends, family and churches. These funds would be place on deposit in the “Start Up Fund” in the Classis Cascades.

Purpose of the Grant

· Meet the needs of families transitioning to new ministries and/or relocation expenses.

· Provide funding for new ministries while the support base is developed

· Create immediate incentive for new donors to get involved with a new church in the critical early stages.

What ways are you generating start up Capital for New Ministries?

Overview: Network Supported Coaching

The “NEXT::CHURCH Network” is a network supported coaching relationship for leaders preparing to plant churches through a parent church or in partnership with other churches. The network seeks to bring strategic focus to the topics and opportunities selected by the network. A list of modules will be presented for consideration. Network participants will receive individual coaching to facilitate implementation in their unique contexts.

Spiritual Formation is an integral part of discerning NEXT::CHURCH opportunities. Connecting with God in patterns of personal renewal and group reflection will be an ongoing part of our network experience.

Welcome

Thank You for your interest in the Strategic Next Church Network. We will be discussing the following topics over the next year in varying degrees. Much of what we learn comes from what you and the others bring. We will collaborate on next churches together and focus on the activities that move them forward. We meet on Coachnet.org. Call Neil Tibbott for the details.

SELECTED CONVERSATION TOPICS…

Prayer

OBJ – Fear to Faith

Spiritual Dynamics

OBJ – Awareness to Action

Population Trends and Demographics

OBJ – Data, Information and Congruence into Decisions

Site Selection and Prioritizing Projects

OBJ – Identify selection criteria and prioritize list

Boards and Congregations

OBJ – Evaluating Readiness and reducing barriers while forging next steps

Core Team Development

OBJ – Evaluating members and mobilizing

Planter Selection

OBJ – Develop a pool of candidates with selection criteria

Leadership Development

OBJ – Create a process for ongoing development

MAP Development

OBJ – Strategic Momentum

Supervision

OBJ – Personal and Project Development

Funding

OBJ – Create sustainable funding streams

Evangelism and Discipleship

OBJ – Be fruitful and Multiply

Congregational Support

OBJ – Harness passion and resources for planting

For more information about this network contact Neil Tibbott by email: neil(dot)tibbott@crmleaders.org.