Project 20….. Notes and Application Form

The scheme is a chance for churches to highlight a particular project they are undertaking and to ask for financial and prayer support in their mission activities. It will continue to be for either a building project or an outreach project.

Background and Vision

It is hoped that each project will be about making a church more open and geared towards becoming more effective in mission. We hope that each year there will be at least one project from each sector. We hope that this more local approach will enable churches to feel more connected with the projects that they are supporting.

Process

To apply to become a Project 2018 beneficiary, a church should, in the first instance, download the application form from the EBA website, complete the form and talk to your Regional Minister about the project. The form must be returned to the Association Secretary by 28th February of the year in which an application is being made. Ideally by email.

Criteria

A successful application for the project will be:

1)A church in membership and good standing of the EBA

2)A church that is undertaking a capital works programme or the establishment of a new venture for the sake of mission.

3)A church that has played its part in the support of Home Mission.

Other matters

1)The project should not have begun prior to the launch of the project.

2)The church will be invited at the annual assembly to present what its project is attempting to achieve.

3)The project should be discussed with your Regional Minister prior to application being made.

Report

It is expected that each church will at the conclusion of the year send in a report that tells

1)How the project is going

2)What money came in from the scheme

3)What the result of the project has been for the church.

Applications must be received by the Association Secretary by February 28th of the corresponding year for consideration by Council.

Project 20……. Application Form

Name and address of Church
Minister: / Treasurer:
Email: / Email:
Address for donations to be sent to(if application successful)
Project Outline:
(Please attach full details in A4 format with this form or by final due date for applications)
Signed (on behalf of church)
Date
Counter-signed by the Regional Minister for Church
Date