I.                   Definition of Presbytery Initiatives

Two or more presbyteries may request that the Synod provide some or all of the resources

to carry out a program  or mission initiative.

  II.         Function of Presbytery Initiatives Committee in response

:

When two or more presbyteries request action by Synod Assembly, the Presbytery Initiative

Committee shall determine the funding available to carry out the initiative from its

Presbytery Initiative Budget.  It shall notify the requesting presbyteries and agree with them

 on the timing and completion of the initiative.

  III.             Background and Contact Information

1.  Date of Application                                      ________________________

2.  Name of Initiative / Ministry / Organization:  ________________________

3.  Name and title of liaison or contact:              ________________________

4.      Address:     ______________________________________________________

5.      Phone number(s): ____________________   email:  ____________________

6.      Sponsoring Presbytery:____________________________________________

a.       Date of Presbytery Approval:____________________________________

b.      Presbytery Contact: Name:______________, Phone Number:__________

7.      Co-Sponsoring Presbytery/s

a.       Date of Presbytery Approval:____________________________________

b.      Presbytery Contact: Name:______________, Phone Number:__________  

            1.      In an attachment please:

a.   Describe the program, issue, need, or mission concern which will be addressed by this initiative.

b.   List the presbyteries involved with and endorsing this request.

c.   Identify the name(s) of the committee, agency, or presbytery network that will have oversight of this initiative, program, or mission.

d.   Explain how this initiative necessitates the combined resources and energy of two or more presbyteries and the Synod, and how this initiative will “enable a more efficient and effective accomplishment of the need.”

e.   List and describe the goals, objectives, and expected outcome of the mission or program being proposed.

f.    List and describe the benchmarks, or other methods, by which the mission of  program will be regularly evaluated by the presbyteries involved.

g.   Provide any additional resources or support needed from the Synod and / or its staff.

h.   Provide the expected completion date and, at the completion of the first year, provide the PIC with a progress report.

i.    List other funding sources.

j.    At completion share the joys, results, lessons learned, and any other information with the Presbytery Initiative Committee and the Synod.

 V.    2009-2010 Presbytery Initiative Funding Requested (Must be provided by all applicants)

   1.      In the space below (or on an attachment) please identify your funding request for each year,

           fund to be utilized, and a brief explanation as to how the funds are to be applied.

            2009 Funding Request: _________________.  Synod Fund: _________________.

Utilization:

2010 Funding Request: _________________.  Synod Fund: _________________.

Utilization:

 VI:       Endorsements

  1.      Sponsoring Presbytery Executive Signature:_________________________

   2.      Co-Sponsoring Presbytery/s Executive Signature/s:___________________

   * Emergent Ministry Funds will be awarded on a one-year basis.