Following is the description of a "Synod Mission Network" that was approved at the February 20, 2004 Synod of the Trinity meeting in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

A network is a group of people who connect with one another in a variety of ways in order to share information, services and help one another accomplish tasks and activities related to an area of common interest, commitment and passion.

Anyone in the Synod can form a Network with anyone and at any time. Networks may be very informal and do not need to be Synod Mission Networks to be faithful, fruitful groups of disciples for Jesus Christ.

A Network becomes a Synod Mission Network when two or more Presbyteries recommend the network to Synod and Synod acts to recognize the Network. A Synod Mission Network is a group of people within the Synod of the Trinity who connect with one another in a variety of ways to share information, services and help one another accomplish tasks and activities related to a ministry or mission need of common interest, commitment and passion.

In order to be recognized as a Synod Mission Network, a Network needs:

1.  To be recommended by at least two Presbyteries within the bounds of the Synod

     of the Trinity;

2.  To open participation in the Network to members of other PC (USA) churches;

3.  A Network is to be consistent with the goals and vision of the Synod;

4.  The Network will provide:

         a.  The Network's current Vision/Mission Statement,

         b.  An annual report including activities of previous/current year

              and plans for coming year,

         c. Expense/Income Report and Projected Budget, and

         d. Presbyteries' endorsement

Synod will provide the Synod Mission Network with resources, including one or more of the following:

1.  Resource assistance through the Synod Co-Executives or others as needed;

2.  A page on the Synod Web Site;

3.  A bulletin board on the Synod Web Site;

4.  A "chat room" on the Synod Web Site;

5.  Access to Network Program Grants when available for special projects and initiatives.

Each Synod Mission Network will be reviewed and may be renewed annually, for which the Network will provide the Synod with:

1.  The Network's current Vision/Mission Statement,

2.  An annual report including activities of previous/current year and plans

     for coming year,

3.  Expense/Income Report and Projected Budget, and

4.  Presbyteries renewed endorsement

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