Commission on Resources & Creative Ministry

Stewarding ministry stories of innovation, imagination, collaboration, and faithfulness through the congregations of the Presbytery of Philadelphia.

The CRC resources and supports regional commissions and local congregations for innovative mission in the world and creative ministries of nurture and discipleship through the church. The CRC manages and coordinates the grant application and disbursement process of the presbytery, broadcasts presbytery-related information and news via appropriate social media platforms, narrates the work and witness of our congregations through the Covenant Connections blog, makes available various networking and funding resources for creative ministry, and hosts gatherings and workshops that equip the faithful for missional vitality.

The Commission consists of two ruling elders and two teaching elders from each of the four regions throughout the presbytery and is staffed by the Associate Presbyter. CRC generally meets on the second Tuesday of each month. All grants are encouraged to be submitted by the last Tuesday of the month to be considered at next CRC meeting.

Please contact the office of the Presbytery (office@presbyphl.org) for more information or with questions regarding the meeting times and date.

To Contact the CRC Moderator, Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight.

OUR PURPOSE

In providing guidance and resources for mission and ministry, the Commission on Resources and Creative Ministries shall:

Provide guidance and resources throughout the Presbytery as they equip our congregations and related ministries in the discernment, development, maintenance, adaptation, and innovation of creative and intentional mission and ministry;
Manage and coordinate grant application and disbursement processes able to partner alongside our congregations and approved ministries in the exploration, launch, and sustaining of discerned ministry initiatives;
Serve as a catalyst of support for launching creative initiatives, neighborhood ministries, and new worshipping communities at the earliest phase of discernment and development
Communicate discovered ministry trend, patterns, and perceived gaps in efforts to support the development of resources and equipping opportunities for leaders throughout the Presbytery.
Creates content for printed and digital publications of the Presbytery
Works with the Presbytery Staff to publish, upload and/or distribute news and information
Oversees the continued use and development of the Presbytery website

MEMBERS

Membership: The Commission on Resources and Creative Ministries shall be composed of twelve members elected by the presbytery for three-year terms and parity as nearly as possible among ministers, elders, and geography of the Presbytery. The moderator is annually elected by the presbytery. The recording clerk is selected by the commission. Currently serving on CRC:

Class of 2025:

Elder Aaron Bass (Germantown, First)
Rev. Rebeca Blake (Old Pine)
Elder Blessing Osazuwa (Penn Wynne)
Rev. Greg Terry (Holy Trinity-Bethlehem)

Class of 2026:

Rev. Isaac Baah (United Ghanaian) – Moderator
Elder Marty Laird (Wayne)
Rev. Rebecca Bateman (Doylestown)
Elder Maya Goldsby-Allen (Tabernacle United)

Class of 2027:

Rev. Timothy Wotring (Fox Chase)
Rev. Mary Zambrana (Christ’s Community, Drexel Hill)
Elder Jim Wood (Carmel)
Elder Harriet King (Oxford)

Presbytery Staff:

Rev. Brenton Thompson (Director of Congregational Resourcing)

Commission on Resources & Creative Ministry BLOG

Ministry Moments: What Might We Do With This Abundance?

May 5, 2023

What Might We Do With This Abundance? Faced with a world that says there is never enough, it would be easy to be overwhelmed by the needs around us....

Baker Trust 2024

Apr 14, 2023

The Trustees of the Combined Baker Trust are pleased to report that they are now making grants from a Trust established by the philanthropist...

Presbytery of Philadelphia offers Christian Camping Sponsorships

Mar 3, 2023

Presbytery of Philadelphia offers Christian Camping Sponsorships Are you looking for a Christian-based summer camp for your child this summer? We...

The 2022 Covenant Fund Grants Awards Ministry Initiatives

Sep 1, 2022

$90,000 in Our 2022 Covenant Fund Grants Awarded to Ministry Initiatives! A total of $90,000 has been awarded to ten different ministries within our...

$75,000 in Covenant Fund Grants Awarded to Eight Ministry Initiatives!

Aug 26, 2022

$75,000 in Covenant Fund Grants Awarded to Eight Ministry Initiatives! We are thrilled to announce that $75,000 has been awarded to eight different...