Clergy Development Funding Request
These funds are for clergy who are pursuing a continuing education/clergy development opportunity that exceeds what is available through Continuing Education Funds. These funds are not eligible to go toward degrees or certifications beyond seminary. These funds are not eligible to go toward pilgrimages or UMVIM trips. Pay special attention to each section as they may be skipped if the information does not pertain to you. In order to receive Clergy Development Funding you must have a letter of recommendation from your SPRC/PPR Chair/Supervisor (if in Extension Ministry) and District Superintendent. You will also need to share a statement of your goals for this opportunity. The deadline is quarterly on January 1, April 1, May 1, and July 1 each year.
Who is Eligible to Apply for These Funds?
All active clergy, diaconal ministers, and certified professionals in the VAUMC.
Application
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This application is being initiated by the clergy person.
This application is being initiated at the request of the District Superintendent of SPRC/PPRC.
This application is under the provision of an IPD (Intentional Professional Development Plan).
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Mailing Address to the check or to verify an automatic Electronic Deposit
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
District
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Coastal Virginia
Living Waters
Mission Rivers
Mountain View
Northern Virginia
Shenandoah River
Three Notch'd
Valley Ridge
Conference Relationship
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Full Member (Elder or Deacon)
Associate Member
Provisional Member (Elder or Deacon)
Licensed Local Pastor (part-time or full-time)
Salary (Your base salary includes AR and is a factor in the amount of your grant).
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Total Amount Requested from Clergy Development Funds
How many years have you been in appointed ministry?
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What educational opportunities have you attended the last two years?
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Have you also applied for continuing education funds for this opportunity? You are eligible to apply for continuing education funds alongside this application. Please compete the Continuing Education Funding Application in addition to this application if applicable.
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Yes.
No.
If yes, what amount did you apply for in continuing education funds?
3 Sections Below: Choose one to complete.
As you apply for Clergy Development Funding choose the category in which you are applying: 1) Continuing Education/Clergy Development Event, 2) Coaching
1. Continuing Education/Clergy Development Event
Fill in the section below if you are applying for funds to attend an event or class. Skip this section if you are applying for funds for coaching. Lodging and meals are reimbursed with a maximum per diem allowed. Participants contribute their travel costs, books, time and full participation in the event.
Criteria
The learning opportunity below must meet the following criteria: 1) to promote servant leadership and spiritual growth 2) to encourage theological reflection 3) to encourage personal growth and self-awareness, and 4) to strengthen skills applicable for ministry.
Title of Continuing Education/Clergy Development Opportunity (If you are applying for funds for coaching skip this section and go to the coaching section below)
Event Location (type online if no travel is involved):
How many sessions/days are involved in this opportunity?
Include a website with further information if applicable.
Number of C.E.U.'s if applicable.
Date(s) of event/class:
Registration Deposit for Event
Have you already made a deposit toward the registration?
Yes, I have made a deposit.
No, I have not made a deposit.
Amount Available in your own Continuing Education funds for this experience?
Amount available from your Accountable Reimbursement for this experience?
If you will make you own lodging and meal arrangements, what do you estimate the cost to be? If awarded a per diem as part of your grant, you will be required to provide receipts for reimbursement.
2. Coaching
Fill out this section if you are requesting funds for coaching.
BOM Policy for Coaching Funds
Clergy Development Funds may be granted for up to 24 coaching sessions in the first year of a new appointment or for other significant appointment setting changes, at $3,000 maximum per year. In the second year, the maximum is $2,000. In the third year, $1,000. By then, sustainable coaching should be a part of the clergy and appointment's funding plan. Coaching funds are not available beyond the third consecutive year of coaching.
This is my:
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First time requesting funds for coaching.
Second time requesting funds for coaching.
Third time requesting funds for coaching.
Beyond third time requesting funds for coaching.
Name of Coach
Sponsoring Organization
Amount of Coaching Sessions
Dates of Coaching Sessions
Reason for pursuing coaching:
Amount available from your Continuing Education Funds for this experience.
Amount available from your Accountable Reimbursement for this experience.
For All Applicants
All applicants are required to fill out the section below.
What characteristics from the Characteristics for Effective Clergy does this event address- list all that apply (see www.vaumc.org/ClergyContinuingEducation to view list).
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Statement of Goals: Upload a statement of goals for your requested opportunity.
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Recommendations for Clergy Development Funds
Use the link below to send to the corresponding people for recommendations. When completed you will receive a copy and one will also go to the Clergy Effectiveness Team. You cannot apply without these recommendations.
District Superintendent and SPRC/PPR/Supervisor Recommendation. Check the box below to verify that you have sent this recommendation request to both your D.S. and SPRC/PPR Chair/Supervisor: Send this link with a copy of your goals for the opportunity in which you are requesting funds for: https://form.jotform.com/222544495454057
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I have sent this link to my D.S. and SPRC/PPR Chair/Supervisor
Funding Disbursement for Clergy Development Grants
The deadline to apply for Clergy Development funds each year is: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. Notification occurs a month after the deadline and will occur through the Office of Clergy Excellence. Please select below the preferred method of payment should you receive a grant.
Method for Receiving Funds
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Check made out to me (will be sent to address above.)
Check made out to the sponsoring organization (share info below).
Electronic Deposit to my account (upload voided check below).
Address of Sponsoring Organization or Coach: If you chose option two above please share the address of where the grant money should be sent on your behalf.
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
If you chose option 3, electronic deposit and have not previous submitted a voided check, please do so now and your funds will be disbursed in this method through the VAUMC Business Office.
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If you do not use checks provide your banking information below in the required fields below:
Bank Name (Required)
Bank Account Number (Required)
Bank Routing Number (Required)
Clergy Development Fund Information
In awarding grants, primary consideration will be given to applicants with special identified needs and applicants who are at critical points in ministry (for example, appointment changes, life changes, potential for exemplary leadership). The application and selection process is confidential and conducted by the Clergy Effectiveness Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Funding will be made payable to the sponsoring agency or applicant, as appropriate and participation in the approved learning experience must begin within 6 months of the committee approval. After the candidate attends the event/completes coaching, they are required to complete an evaluation of learning survey to show completion of the event/sessions in which they received funds for. If this form is not completed, funds will not be available to the applicant in the future.
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By signing my name below and clicking on the submit button, I verify that all the information I provided is correct. Further, I understand that funds paid to me will be considered personal income if I fail to submit documentation to the Clergy for Clergy Excellence as evidence that these fund were used toward by continuing education. I further agree that if I do not participate in this event, I will return the grant in full.
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You will receive an email copy of this form and will hear from Clergy Excellence about disbursement information soon.
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