Growing Young Cohort Application

Church Name

Church District

Church County

Church Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contact Person Name (Who is filling out this form?)

First NameLast Name

Contact Person Email

example@example.com

Contact Person Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contact Person Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

What other INUMC initiatives is this congregation actively involved in?

Senior/Lead Pastor Name

Is the Senior/Lead Pastor willing and able to actively participate in a Growing Young cohort?

The active participation of the church's Senior/Lead Pastor is a requirement for consideration for the Growing Young cohorts. Please discontinue the application.

If the Senior/Lead pastor is appointed elsewhere, who will be the primary leader for this initiative?

Who are the key leaders in the church who are invested and able to actively participate?

Church Demographics

What is the average attendance at the primary worship service?

What is the average age of members/regular attenders?

Race/Ethnicity percentages of members/regular attenders:

Rows	Percentage
White/Caucasian
Black/African-American
Asian
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Indigenous/Native American
Biracial/Multiracial
Hispanic/Latinx
Other/Unsure/Not Disclosed

Does your church have an active Youth/Young Adult Ministry?

What is the average number of individuals participating in the Youth/Young Adult Ministry at least once a month?

Community Demographics

What is the school district in which this church is located?

What percentage of students in this school district receive free/reduced meals?

What percentage of city/county residents are at or below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines?

Narrative Questions

How do you think youth and young adults in your community view your congregation today?

How do you want youth and young adults in your community to view your congregation at the end of this project?

What specific things do you want to be different about your congregation at the end of this project?