Ministry Partnership Application Form

Central Texas Conference Center for Mission Support
"Energizing and Equipping Local Churches to Make Disciples
of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World"

This ministry partnership is ONLY for the churches in the
Central Texas Conference of United Methodist Churches.

Contact Person Information

Full Name

First NameLast Name

E-mail

Phone Number

Ministry Description

Description of Proposed Ministry:

Proposed Ministry Team Lead:

Proposed Ministry Team Participants:

Name of Congregation and Clergy Sponsor:

Values

How does this ministry energize and equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world?

Which of the Four Focus Areas are addressed by this ministry?

Developing principled Christian leadersProviding new places for new people and renewing existing congregationsEngaging in ministry with the poorStamping out killer diseases of poverty by improving global health

Provide discussion of why the ministry fits into this focus area(s).

Answer the following questions relating to The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations.

How does this ministry relate to Radical Hospitality?

How does this ministry relate to Passionate Worship?

How does this ministry relate to Risk-Taking Mission & Service?

How does this ministry relate to Extravagant Generosity?

Resources

What is the anticipated annual budget of this ministry?

How many persons do you anticpate this ministry will involve as staff or volunteers and how will you invite/measure their involvement?

What resources do you currently have available to you for this ministry (people and financial)?

What other resources (people and financial) are needed and what is your plan for acquiring them?

What resources (people and financial) are you requesting from the Central Texas Conference?

Logistics

What is the timeline for this mininstry (including dates of evaluation)?

What measurement tools will you put in place to determine the efectiveness of this ministry based on the desired outcomes?

How many perons do you anticpate will be impacted (served) by this ministry?

Perspective

Has this ministry been tried before in the Central Texas Conference?

YesNoOther

If yes, briefly disucuss its history and how is what you are proposing a different approach?

What part of the ministry is not yet clear?

Have you considered a plan of advocacy concerning the needs addressed in this application?

How will you tell the story of how God works through this ministry?

Upon submission of the information, the Center for Mission Support Executive Leadership Team will review the document and interview the leadership. They may request additional information, or make specific requirements of the ministry leadership before coming to a decision. Support will be awared as relevant ministry is presented and approved and as funds are available.

Center for Mission Support Executive Leadership Team:
Rev. Mike Ramsdell, Executive Director
Rev. Brenda Wier
Rev. Dr. Chris Hayes
Rev. Rosalia Roberson
Julie Clifford

If you have questions, contact Rev. Meg Witmer-Faile@ megwitmer-faile@ctcumc.org or Katherine Hunter @ katherinehunter@ctcumc.org or call 817-877-5222.

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