The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People is a ministry focused on affirming God's concern for humanity. It brings together Presbyterians and ecumenical partners who are united in their dissatisfaction with poverty and oppression. Through sharing, confronting, and enabling actions, this ministry participates in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people, striving to alter the structures that perpetuate poverty, oppression, and injustice.
The overview of the grant revolves around the support provided to participants in the 1001 New Worshiping Communities initiative, which involves funding opportunities to assist in the establishment and growth of new worship communities. The program includes three types of grants: the Seed Grant, which offers $10,000 to help start a community and supports its first year of ministry; the Investment Grant, which provides an additional $30,000 to support the next 18 months after the first year; and the Growth Grant, which may add another $30,000 for further development. These grants are designed to facilitate the launch and expansion of new worshiping communities, with a clear structure for financial support through different stages of growth.