This guide was designed for either an individual or a discernment team. Individuals are highly encouraged to form a team. There are two main sections to this guide: Discerning and… Read more »
What are some of the implications for congregations and mid councils that attempt to be supportive of new worshiping communities ministering to immigrants at risk of deportation? What can we… Read more »
New worshiping communities are bringing people to Christ by successfully reaching out to the unchurched (those who have never been religious), to the dechurched (those who used to be religious… Read more »
The main objective of this study is to determine the level of success of the new worshiping communities – are they thriving, what is working for them, and what do… Read more »
The objectives of this panel were to (1) identify how aware today’s Presbyterians are of the 1001 NWC initiative, (2) assess how engaged they are in the initiative, and (3)… Read more »
At the 2012 General Assembly (GA), PC(USA) leaders encouraged Presbyterians to create 1,001 new worshiping communities (NWCs) between 2012 and 2022. Since then, across the PC(USA), 409 new and varied… Read more »
New worshiping communities may apply for a one-time Seed Grant of up to $10,000. Matching funds are not required. This grant is designed to encourage the birth of new worshiping… Read more »
A guide for applying for Mission Program Grants. Looking for the grant applications? You can find information and links to applications for the Seed Grant, Investment Grant, Growth Grant, Health Insurance Grant,… Read more »
This grant program provides supplemental funding to the partner congregation and/or presbytery in support of new worshiping community leaders who would not otherwise be able to afford health insurance. These… Read more »
