Collaborative Church Communities for Sustainable Ministry (CCCSM)

for thriving congregations

What is it?

The CCCSM is a year-long, peer learning program designed to help congregations assess the state of their ministry, map out ways to move forward that are appropriate for them, and ensure that they have the spiritual and natural tools for their congregations to thrive. This year-long peer learning program includes:

Assessment and Customized Improvement Plan
Learning Experiences
Up to $5,000.00 Stipend
One-on-one Coaching
A paid Divinity School Intern

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“While each of us can make a difference, together we can create lasting impact. Sustainability thrives in the soil of collaboration, where partnerships bloom
into a more resilient
and equitable world.”

Ban Ki-moon,
former Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Advancing the Mission of Christ

The Collaborative Church Communities for Sustainable Ministry (CCCSM) is a transformative initiative of Metropolitan Baptist Church, made possible through the generous support of Lilly Endowment, Inc. Rooted in our church’s long-standing commitment to faith, leadership, and community service, CCCSM is designed to equip and empower church leaders and their congregations to build sustainable ministries that foster spiritual growth, resilience, and impactful service. This initiative reflects our dedication to advancing the mission of Christ through collaboration, innovation, and the cultivation of thriving church communities.

For more information about Metropolitan Baptist Church, please visit https://metropolitanbaptist.org.

Program Goals

SPIRITUAL
FORMATION

MENTAL HEALTH
and WELLNESS

YOUTH &
YOUNG ADULTS

DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGY

Program Structure

This Peer Learning Collaborative will equip and empower congregations with comprehensive dynamic approaches to ministry, particularly addressing a myriad of issues created and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.