We live in a time of great change, both in church and culture. It is a time rich with opportunity to reach people for Jesus Christ, and it is critical that we build the church’s capacity to respond faithfully, without the fear of failure. Congregations, presbyteries and faith-based organizations are encouraged to dream and explore new and innovative possibilities for ministry and mission.

Project initiatives must be “new,” must be funded in partnership using new monies, and must support the ends of the Synod. These are one-time grants, with a maximum grant of $20,000; additional funding of up to $5,000 may be available when the grant request and implementation includes more than one presbytery. It is expected that a report back to the Synod and some kind of project sharing will take place within 12 months of the grant being received, regardless of how far along the project implementation plan.