ALWAYS BEING MADE NEW: THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE ELCA SYNODICAL RENEWING CONGREGATIONS STRATEGIES APPLICATION **ThisformmustbecompletedandsubmittedELECTRONICALLY.Pleaseprovideanswerstoallquestions. SECTION A: SYNODICAL INFORMATION Select a synod SynodName:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SynodAddress:__________________________________________________________________PhoneNumber:___________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE POSTALCODE BishopName:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DirectorforEvangelicalMission:___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SynodInitiativeLeader/PrimaryContactPerson Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________PhoneNumber:__________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________Email:_____________________________________________ CITY/STATE POSTALCODE SECTION B: GRANT REQUEST INFORMATION 1. NameofProposedProject/Initiative:______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. GrantRequestAmount:________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ProposedStartDate:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ProposedEndDate:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Approved by: Synod Council Synod Executive Committee ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DATE 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois 60631 • www.ELCA.org • 800.638.3522 – Ext. 2667 SYNODICAL RENEWING CONGREGATIONS STRATEGIES SECTION C: INITIATIVE PLAN / BACKGROUND 1. Writeabriefdescriptionofyoursynod,includingcurrentandpastcongregationalrenewalefforts,andwhat compelsyoutorequestthisgrant. 2. Write a clear, succinct statement of the desired outcome of the synod’s proposal. 3. Whatarethegoals[usingSMART(Specific,Measurable,Attainable,Realistic,andTimely)goalformat]forthis project?Describewhatactivitiesandprocesseswillbeusedtoachievethestatedgoalsoftheproposal.What willbetheimpactofthisinitiativestatedinmeasurableterms(e.g.outcomeindicators)? 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois 60631 • www.ELCA.org • 800.638.3522 – Ext. 2667 SYNODICAL RENEWING CONGREGATIONS STRATEGIES 4. Whatprocesswillthesynodusetoevaluatetheeffectivenessofthisplan? 5. Whatcommitmentswillberequiredofcongregationsandhowwilltheirreadinessforrenewalbe determined? 6. Pleaseoutlinetheprojectbudget,includingincomeandexpenselineitems.Whatisthesynod’sfinancial and otherinvestmentintheinitiative? 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois 60631 • www.ELCA.org • 800.638.3522 – Ext. 2667 SYNODICAL RENEWING CONGREGATIONS STRATEGIES 7. Describethesynod’sRenewingCongregationsMissionTable(e.g.team,committee,leadershipgroup)orthe preliminaryplantodeveloponeinthefirstsixmonthsoftheproposedinitiative. 8. Describe how this proposed initiative fits into the synod’s strategy for mission. 9. Describe how the proposed initiative will engage congregational renewal in ethnic-specific, multicultural and poverty contexts and/or what related opportunities were considered in the proposal development process. 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois 60631 • www.ELCA.org • 800.638.3522 – Ext. 2667 SYNODICAL RENEWING CONGREGATIONS STRATEGIES 10. Describe who developed the initiative proposal and what people and groups/organizations were engaged in the discussion and planning, as well as engagement plans for the implementation process. Please submit this application to Neil Harrison, Program Director, Congregational Renewal, via Marta Rorata. 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois 60631 • www.ELCA.org • 800.638.3522 – Ext. 2667