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Defining Synod
Mission Networks |
| 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. It is appropriate for Synod Commissioners to be active participants in Networks.
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| 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: |
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To be recommended by at least two presbyteries within the bounds of the Synod of the Trinity. |
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To open participation in the Network to members of other PC (USA) churches. |
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To be consistent with the goals and vision of the Synod. |
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The Network will provide: |
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The Network’s current Vision/Mission Statement |
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An annual report including activities of previous/current year and plans for coming year |
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Expense/Income Report and Projected Budget |
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Network funds are to be handled by a governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) |
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Governing bodies can contract for services on behalf of the
Networks, within the budget of the Networks, and the Networks pay for these services.
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| d. |
Presbyteries’ endorsement |
| Synod will provide the Synod Mission Network with resources including one or more of the following: |
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Resource assistance through the Synod Co-Executives or others as needed |
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A page on the Synod Web Site |
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A bulletin board on the Synod Web Site |
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A “chat room” on the Synod Web Site |
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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: |
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The Network’s current Vision/Mission Statement |
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An annual report including activities of previous/current year and plans for coming year |
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Expense/Income Report and Projected Budget |
| 4. |
Presbyteries’ renewed endorsement |
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