Chairperson:
Staff Liaison: The Rev. Josh Ebener, Director of Evangelical Missions
Our Mission/Purpose is to:
Assist congregations of the Synod to learn, think and live Jesus’ life, death and resurrection to build faithful and vital Christian communities.
Our Goals are:
New Ministries – Vital congregations try new things. The committee offers small grants for congregations willing to test new ministry ideas.
Vitality Resources for Congregations - Resources for congregations focusing on learning, thinking and living into Jesus’ promise of abundant life are available through the Director for Evangelical Mission. Congregational Resourcing Event and Synod Assembly are some opportunities for sharing resources.
Ecumenism – Build awareness of and assist in participation with ecumenical happenings, such as Week of Prayer.
Congregational Vitality Survey – The survey assists congregations in developing mission and ministry strategies.
Members will be Expected to:
Attend all committee meetings.
Time Requirements of this Ministry are:
At present the Outreach Committee meets four times a year on Saturdays. Meeting months may vary but tend to be in January, April, September and November.
Our Commitments to Members During this Period are:
Workshops and training events - regional and national. At our meetings we all work together to assist subcommittees, synodical staff related to Outreach, and each other.
Members Should Know these Additional Things about this Committee
The people on the committee feel a strong interest and enthusiasm for mission and outreach of the Church.
Congregation-based evangelistic outreach ministries and discipleship led by lay leaders and pastor-supported teams to engage and possibly worship with people outside the walls of the church. These are congregation-based and centered in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through intentional, invitational discipleship and/or outreach ministries located in congregations.
Deadlines for Grant Submissions
February 28, May 31, August 31, November 30 ($6,250 available per quarter)
Please download the fillable PDF Grant Application using the link below and email the application to Pastor Josh Ebener.
