A New Church Development grant is available for support up to five years and may be eligible for renewal. A Redevelopment Probe is a planned process to test the thesis of whether successful redevelopment can occur in a particular congregation. A redevelopment probe is an intentional intervention within the life of a congregation to stimulate a set of congregational dynamics. A Redevelopment Probe Grant may be used to support the work of the probe for up to two years. Redevelopment of a congregation is the redirection of its ministry in light of significant changes among its membership, in the community to be served, or both.
Redevelopment includes a planned effort and intent to re-focus the congregation's ministry.
Redevelopment Grants are available to help support the work of redevelopment for up to five years and may be eligible for renewal. On long term debt amortization.