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R. Royal Craft, Executive Director (404) 389-0590 (phone)
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Lilly Endowment Invites
Applications for Clergy Renewal Program The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment ( http://lillyendowment.org/ ) seeks to strengthen Christian congregations by providing an opportunity for pastors to step away briefly from the obligations of daily parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection. Through its 2005 National Clergy Renewal Program, the Endowment anticipates awarding as many as one hundred grants of up to $45,000 each directly to Christian congregations for the support of a renewal program for their pastor. Up to $15,000 of the grant may be used for congregational expenses associated with the renewal program. Possible programs may include an uninterrupted period for reading and writing, directed research at a theological school, a study trip to religious sites or travel for other purposes in the United States or elsewhere in the world, quiet time for rest and prayer, or special visits with family and friends. Pastors may use up to $5,000 of the grant for post-leave, follow-up counseling, spiritual direction, continuing education, or personal fitness programs that might be an outgrowth of the clergy renewal experience. The National Clergy Renewal Program is a competitive grants program open to congregations that have an ordained pastor with an M.Div. degree from an accredited theological seminary. Congregations in any of forty-nine states in the United States may apply. (The Endowment administers a separate program for Indiana congregations.) Applications will not be accepted from clergy serving congregations in U.S. territories or protectorates, clergy serving military bases (whether in the U.S. or overseas), or for chaplains in colleges, universities, hospitals, or prisons. A full description of the program and grant application procedures are available at the Clergy Renewal Program Web site. RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1342/lilly For additional RFPs in Religion, visit: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_religion.jhtml |
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The worldwide Bible Study, "That The World May Know Jesus Christ!" -- part of the World Methodist Evangelism Emphasis 2004-2006 -- is now available. click here to view a message regarding the worldwide Bible Study, "That The World May Know Jesus Christ!"
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