Church Planting Grant Application

This form is for any church planter applying to receive financial support from Crete Collective.

Name

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Email

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This address will receive a confirmation email

Phone

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Personal Mailing Address

Birth Year

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Wife's name?

How long have you been married?

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Is your spouse comfortable with the prospect of planting a church?

Names and Current Ages of Children

Briefly describe your work (1 sentence).

And, who is your current employer?

Theological Formation/Foundation

Briefly summarize your theological education:

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What is your denominational affiliation (if any)?

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In 300 words or less, please share a brief testimony of how you came to faith:

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The Vision

In what community do you hope to start the plant?

Do you currently reside in the listed area?

In a few sentences, describe the vision your congregation has for this church plant:

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What outreach work are you already participating in in that community (if applicable)?

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The planter/starter/pastor of the plant has to be uniquely gifted for planting. His call requires a specialized spiritual gifting. Have you found this person yet?

Please select one option.

Yes No

What pastor/leader do you have in mind to start this work?

Would you be willing to have him assessed by the Crete Collective Board?

Please select one option.

Yes No

If he is married, his wife would need also to be spiritually gifted for the call. What is her level of commitment to the call (1-10)? What are her giftings?

New church plants need a team of committed volunteers. The committee recommends a minimum of five. Are you willing to help provide them?

Partnerships

Are you currently involved with The Crete Church Planting Network?

Please select one option.

Yes No

Do you Currently receive coaching on pastoring/planting?

Please select one option.

Yes No

If yes above, with whom (what church/network)?

Have You approached any other networks for support besides The Crete Collective?

Please select one option.

Yes No

If yes above, what is your status with those applications?

How much money is your church/district able to invest in the work this year?

What is the total proposed budget?

Please list references (including organizational affiliation, nature of relationship, and contact information):

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This form is for any church planter applying to receive financial support from Crete Collective.

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