Church Development and Transformation

Vital Congregations Initiative

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​WAVE TWO OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESBYTERY VITAL CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE TODAY!
PURPOSE of the Vital Congregations Initiative is:
 To work alongside leaders of existing congregations continually assessing, discerning and living into faithful actions that increase vitality through intentional spiritual practices that take them deeper into following Jesus Christ, so that their own lives are changed, congregations are transformed and the mission of God spreads throughout particular communities and the world.
For more information about the Initiative, visit the denomination's web site, contact Cheryl Carson, or download the flyer above. If your Session is interested is an in depth and lasting approach to finding vitality, please contact Cheryl Carson in the Presbytery Office for more information.

CFP REFORMATION GRANTS
To Support Congregational Initiatives
​for Vitality and Transformation

The funding for CFP Reformation Grants comes from the capital legacy of congregations in our presbytery which have completed their ministry cycle and have either closed or merged with another congregation. They have asked that we leverage the proceeds from the sale of property to support new sustainable initiatives that seek to build on the historic traditions of our faith, while embracing new ideas and opportunities for Christian witness. 
We understand that there are several distinct reasons why congregations will seek to engage in a process of revitalization. These reasons include:
  1. healthy congregations desiring for adjustments or redirection,
  2. struggling congregations yearning to become revitalized for life and ministry,
  3. congregations in the midst of neighborhood demographic changes needing to discern how to best minister to the changing needs of the community.
  4. And congregations that the presbytery suggests might benefit from participation.
Complete the application below and email it to Associate Executive Presbyter Cheryl Carson.

2024 Micro Grants for
​Transformational Initiatives
Download the application below for
complete Micro Grant guidelines
Providing up to $1,500 to fund technology grants and up to $5,000 in funding to local (CFP) congregations and faith communities for new exploratory initiatives focused on both internal and external transformation.   Examples of such initiatives:
  1.    New opportunities for revitalization for church leaders; Ruling & Teaching elders, deacons, church educators, musicians, church administrators & other church staff. 
  2.    New programs in individual and congregational discernment.
  3.    New targeted outreach, social justice or mission programs.
  4.    New exploratory church programming
  5.    New community service projects and partnerships.
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It's Time to
Engage in a L.E.A.P.
​Initiative
The focus of the L.E.A.P. Initiative is to gather the congregation to discuss the church’s history, values, and community ministries, and to discern God’s vision for the church’s future, identifying:
  • Who we are
  • Who God is calling us to be, and
  • Next steps to move into God’s call to

What:   An interactive time of discovery, led by a team from the Presbytery. The team will provide leadership for all youth and adult gatherings and for the elementary-aged children’s activities.

When:  Two days of the church’s choosing
  
Where:  Your church facilities

Who:  Your whole congregation is invited to participate, including children and youth  

Email Cheryl Carson for more information or to scheduled your L.E.A.P. Initiative.