Continuing Education Grant and Covenant

Continuing Education Grant and Covenant

Thank you for applying for the synod's rostered minister continuing education $500 grant.
Additional guidance:
1. Review the Continuing Education Grant policy available on the synod website: semnsynod.org/resources-for-congregations-and-leaders/synod-leader-grant-team
2. Ensure eligibility: active rostered ministers currently serving under call in the Southeastern Minnesota Synod are eligible to apply for this grant.
3. Identify continuing education goals in partnership with congregation leadership.
4. Complete the online application form below. Please discuss your grant and continuing education plan with your congregation leadership in advance of submitting your application.
5. Submit a completed application form by either February 1, June 1, or October 1.
6. Applicants will be notified of a response within 45 days of the upcoming application deadline.
7. This grant is awarded at an amount of $500, and rostered ministers may apply every three years.
Today's Date*

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Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Name of congregation/ministry setting & city:*
Your Email*
example@example.com
What is the focus of your ministry position?*
God has called you on behalf of the whole church to carry out ministry in your setting so that the Gospel may be heard and lived. In conversation with your church council, what ministry emphases have the highest priority in the coming year? (List up to four)*
In order to strengthen the leadership of God's people, you are invited to consult with appropriate partners in ministry and submit your plan for continuing education.
In the year ahead, which ministry areas do you intended to grow? (Check all that apply.)

Bible, doctrinePersonal, spiritualMinistry skillsChurch, societyMinistry development
In order to accomplish your plan, what do you intend to do for your continuing education?*
Through this continuing education, how will the congregation grow in its mission?*
The amount you are requesting (up to $500):*
In dollars.
How much has your congregation budgeted toward your total continuing education for the current fiscal year?*
How much money is the congregation contributing to this specific continuing education opportunity? (If none, how much has the congregation already contributed to your other continuing education opportunities in the current fiscal year?) Additionally, what is the personal financial contribution, if any, you will be making toward your continuing education this year? *
Covenant
We, the undersigned, having reviewed this plan, agree that it is a faithful effort to strengthen the leadership of God's people. We pledge our prayers and our support.
Rostered minister: please type your initials below as representation of your commitment to the covenant.*
Rostered minister: please type your initials here to confirm that you have already received written confirmation (email or letter) from your council president indicating their commitment to the above covenant.*
Rostered Minister's Signature:*

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