PC(USA) LogoPresbytery of the Northern Plains
5555 South Washington Street Suite A
Grand Forks, North Dakota  58201

Office: (701) 772-0783
toll-free (800) 243-3532
fax (701) 775-7599
Email: pnpoffice@gmail.com

A vibrant, informed, Presbyterian community which nourishes ministry and joins in Christ’s mission.

ASSEMBLY IN BRIEF

An electronic copy of the Assembly in Brief, a 16-page bulletin-insert size news-and-photos summary of the 219th General Assembly can be found at: www.pcusa.org/ga219

Due to a snag with the printer, anyone who order this in bulk will not receive it until Sunday, August 1, 2010


CLERGY RENEWAL AND EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND

June 2010 - The Presbytery of Northern Plains (the Presbytery) has previously established the Clergy Renewal and Education Endowment Fund (the Fund).  Each Year approximately 90% of the interest on the principal of these funds is available to assist Minster Members of the Presbytery and Commissioned Lay Pastors  with expenses related to continuing education.

stock picture
Congregation of the week:
Presbyterian United Methodist Church, Ellendale

Click here to download Sunday August 1, 2010 bulletin insert.
Lady in field

Nehemial Bible Study, click here to download.
News image.

July Light of the Northern Plains now posted.

   Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Lay Pastors serving in the Presbytery may apply for a portion of these funds.  The Committee on Ministry (COM) has full jurisdiction in the administration and disbursement of these funds.  Presently the COM has indicated that $150 in travel expenses is available for those who apply directly to COM for a qualified education event.  As of June 2010, the total amount of funds available is less than $1500; therefore, not everyone who applies will actually receive funding.  Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. According to the Fund's policy, those with access to other funding including continuing education provisions by his or her church should utilize those resources first.

     As outlined in the COM's policy for the Fund; application for continuing education assistance may be made by submitting a proposal to COM.  The proposal should contain the following:

  1. a brief description of the content and nature of the event
  2. cost of the event including tuition, lodging and travel
  3. brief description of how the event will benefit the person's ministry
  4. other financial resources available

      Please submit your proposal to the COM member heading up the area of clergy support.  Currently that person is Nancy Emerson.  You may reach her by email at nancy68emerson@hotmail.com.  If at all possible, please make the application at least 8 weeks in advance of the training or education event.