Coaching Program Application Church Financial Leadership Coaching Program Application The Presbyterian Foundation received a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to help pastoral leaders with their professional financial challenges. The Foundation believes it is important to resource pastoral leaders and the congregations that they serve in the areas of church financial literacy, leadership and management to promote vitality and excellence in ministry. The Foundation is establishing a national coaching network to help address the challenges faced by pastoral leaders. The goal of this coaching program is to develop pastoral leaders who have a solid foundation in church financial literacy and appropriate skills in leadership and management so that their ministries flourish and their congregations create a culture that forms generous disciples who join in Christ’s mission in their neighborhoods, communities and the world. This coaching program is a 12-month program. Applicant Name* First Last Applicant Phone*Applicant Email* Church Name*Church Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Authorized Church Representative* First Last PIN(if PCUSA Congregation)Church Phone*Church Email* Describe your church: size, membership, location, context (suburban, urban, rural, other).*Describe your church's mission and vision.*What challenges are you/your church facing regarding church finance and generosity?*How will having a coach be beneficial to your ministry?*What expectations do you have for the coaching program?*In what ways are you able to fully commit to the coaching program in the midst of pastoral and other demands? Please explain.*Is the session aware and supportive of you entering into this relationship? Please explain.*Have you had a conversation with the Ministry Relations Officer (MRO) in your area regarding this program? If yes, explain. If no, please contact your MRO.*
