Tea leaves transform water into tea and we--as bearers of God's love--are called to transform hate, division, and loneliness into a beloved community.

The Catalyst Initiative provides a 12-month congregational cohort process of discovery, exploration, and renewal. It empowers a church to initiate a Spirit-led vision and understanding of its community; ignite faith into action, and invigorate people to claim God’s vision for their lives and community.

Your congregation is invited to initiate, ignite, and invigorate your faith to change the world. The Catalyst Initiative awaits your application. 

Apply for the 2022 Cohort

 

2022 Application  Preview

September 20, 2022		Intent to Apply opens
Sept 20		Training Tuesday on Readiness 360
Nov 1		Intent to Apply due/ Application opens
Feb 15		Application Closes
Feb - Mar		Time of Discernment
Mar 15		Decisions announced
May 13		Orientation

Even if your congregation isn't selected to be a part of the Catalyst Initiative, the application process will ensure you find the right pathway to take your next faithful step. 

 

Catalyst Information for Congregations

Future Sessions:

January 2023: Application process begins for Third Catalyst Cohorts

January 2024:  Application process begins for Fourth Catalyst Cohorts

January 2025: Application process begins for Fifth Catalyst Cohorts

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The Catalyst Initiative was made possible by a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc., an Indianapolis-based private philanthropic foundation created to support the causes of religion, education and community development. The grant was given to help congregations assess their ministries and draw on practices in their theological traditions to address new challenges and better nurture the spiritual vitality of the people they serve.