Administrative Commission for Transformation

Administrative Commission for Transformation

Presbytery Staff Liaison – Rev. Ralph Lowe, Associate Minister for Justice Ministries, and Cathy Nelson, Executive Assistant

What We Do
Pittsburgh Presbytery Staff Liaisons
Grants Available


What We Do

The mission of the Administrative Commission for Transformation is to assist churches of the Pittsburgh Presbytery to reach others for Christ, to provide hands-on training and mentorship for future pastors, to encourage congregational partnerships, and to be involved in the mission of Jesus Christ.


ACT Grants Available

ACT Grants Available

ACT Grants Available

ACT Grants Available


Enhancement Grants

These grants are one-year grants with a maximum of $5,000. Currently, these grants are used to assist congregations seeking to enhance or start a new ministry, program, activity, or process. As the presbytery undertakes a new mission design, the ACT will use the funds to promote cooperative mission and ministry partnerships among churches. Money for enhancement grants comes out of the operating budget of Pittsburgh Presbytery.

Guidelines

  • Churches are eligible to receive Enhancement Grants for two consecutive years but must reapply annually.

Deadlines

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024
FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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RIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Enhancement Grant applications are accepted and reviewed on a quarterly basis. If approved to receive a grant, funds will be paid within 30 days of approval.

Requirements

  • Completed Enhancement Grant Application
  • Session meeting with a liaison of the Administrative Transformation Commission to discuss the grant proposal
  • Establishment of an ongoing prayer team
  • Completed follow-up report of how the grant was used at the conclusion of the project/initiative

Word version of Enhancement Grant Application for obtaining session approval before submitting online.

          Committee meeting dates for 2024

January 17
           March 13
           May 15
           July 17
           September 18
           November 13

          All meetings are scheduled at 1:00 pm.


 

Seminary Student Intern Grants

Seminary student interns are granted monthly stipends to work with congregations. This effort is designed to provide hands on ministry training for students, while providing additional resources for congregations, who demonstrate financial need.

-Students do not need to be PCUSA members to apply, but are encouraged to  explore the PCUSA in their internships

-PCUSA students are encouraged to be under care of a Presbytery

Congregations must:
-Demonstrate financial need
-Demonstrate community and/or church partnerships

Guidelines: