This part of the plan proposes working with 50 benefices over the next 5-7 years to develop a menu of costed potential support packages, interventions, training and tools to assist benefices in improving core areas of their health and vitality, with a particular focus on youth, children and families.
The plan would include Benefice Development Advisers to be appointed to walk alongside benefices as they develop and discern their local plans, providing challenge, support, advocacy and expertise.
Here is a draft Benefice Development Plan Sample Menu:
| Support | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Revitalisation Programme | 3 | |
| Funded Benefice Ops Manager | ||
| Funded Benefice YCF Pastor | 5 | Tapered funding |
| Grant for YCF Equipment | One off | |
| LyCiG | ||
| GROW | ||
| Mission | ||
| Funding for interim stipendiary post | 3 years | |
| Mission Transition Grants | Dependent on context | |
| Coaching for Benefice leader | 8 sessions |