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The Bridge-Builders for a Thriving Mission Initiative is funded by the Lilly Endowment Inc’s Thriving Congregations Grant

Big Ideas

The Bridge-Builders for a Thriving Mission Grant provides up to $2000 for approved big ideas that support thriving communities.
Listed on this page are accepted initiatives called 'Big Ideas.'

Adult Leadership Program for Hispanic Youth Ministry

Adult Leadership Program for Hispanic Youth Ministry

Mayuli Bales, Director, Multicultural Ministries, Diocese of Saint Cloud.

Be(e) a Pollinator: Invitation and discernment in Lay Leadership Formation

Be(e) a Pollinator: Invitation and discernment in Lay Leadership Formation

Kristi Biven, Associate Director, Lay Leadership Formation, Diocese of Saint Cloud.

Develop a Vision for Young Adult Ministry.

Develop a Vision for Young Adult Ministry.

Kent Schmitz, Associate Director Youth Ministry and Adolescent Catechesis, Diocese of Saint Cloud.

Downtown Saint Cloud Neighborhood Initiative.

Downtown Saint Cloud Neighborhood Initiative.

Pastor Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt, Salem Lutheran in partnership with the Cathedral of Saint Mary.

Form a Family Ministry Team

Form a Family Ministry Team

Deacon Jim and Bonnie Schulzetenberg, Five Star ACC.

Questions and Activities to help with Radical Hospitality

Questions and Activities to help with Radical Hospitality

Toni Hudock, Pastoral Associate, Harvest of Hope Area Catholic Community.

Re-visioning Parish Pastoral Councils to an Area Catholic Community Council

Re-visioning Parish Pastoral Councils to an Area Catholic Community Council

Brenda Kresky, Director, Planning Office, Diocese of Saint Cloud.

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