Committee
The Cultivators on the Cultivate Committee prepare, develop, and support space for authentic communities to prosper and grow within and across presbyteries. It shall consist of at least ten (10) synod commissioners from presbyteries and up to five (5) advisory members.
The Cultivate Committee shall:
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a. Cultivate the formation and growth of Synod Networks, which are open, collaborative groups, centered on a shared interest, purpose, mission, or ministry, that build relationships and connections across the Synod, in accordance with the definitions outlined in this Manual.
b. On behalf of the Synod, administer a process to give appropriate standing and provide seed money to Synod Networks.
c. Identify resources in presbyteries and around the Synod to assist in cultivating Synod Networks.
d. Provide space for having authentic, open, honest, candid, and courageous conversations.
e. Receive and evaluate Synod Ministry Partner proposals and submit them to the Synod for approval.
f. Ensure Synod Ministry Partners agree to and affirm the Synod Ministry Partner Covenant.
g. Connect Synod Ministry Partners and Synod Networks to other ministries of the Synod.