Leader’s Grant Qualifications

• Meet the Biblical criteria for a pastor or church elder and be called to serve as a pastor or elder in a church
• Agree with the doctrinal statement of the GARBC.
• Be willing and able to engage in the residency program for a minimum of 25 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months
• Agree to serve as a church planter or pastor of a revitalization effort within two years after completing the residency program
• Agree that his church will be an active part of the GARBC
• Agree to complete his residency with an approved hub church
• Complete and submit the Generate Leaders Grant Application*
• Complete the full Church Planter Profile assessment*

*These components will be completed after the initial interest form is submitted.

Renewal Grant Guidelines

• The GARBC has vetted several consulting groups with a solid track record of helping to revitalize local churches. Each church selects a consultant from the list.
• A church fellowshipping with the GARBC establishes a preliminary agreement with the consulting firm including a firm estimate of costs.
• The church applies for a “Renewal” grant from Generate for up to 50% of the consultant fee. The maximum grant amount is $10,000.
• The Director of Generate will evaluate the grant application and meet with church leaders and consultants to establish parameters for services and fees. This will include clear deliverables by the consultant as well as specific expectations for the local church.
• The Director of Generate makes grant recommendations to the Generate board for approval. This process will generally be completed within 60 days of submission of the Renewal grant application.
• The church pays the consulting firm per contract.
• 50% of the Renewal grant amount will be given to the church at the mid-point of the contract period provided the church is meeting the agreed upon expectations.
• The balance of the Renewal grant will be given to the church when the contract period ends provided the church has met the agreed-upon expectations.