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Sean Mitchell

Director of stewardship development, Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Sean Mitchell is the director of stewardship development at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition, through his speaking and consulting venture Generosity Development, he equips leaders of church communities to foster generosity through initiatives ranging from planning giving to annual stewardship.

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Apply for a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant 

Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants from the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship are designed for worshiping communities. These grants allow a wide range of Christian worshiping communities to focus on projects that connect public worship with Christian discipleship and faith formation. Funding awards range from $8,000 to $25,000. 

The grants support year-long projects that show promise in fostering renewed or strengthened worship practices within worshiping communities in the United States or Canada. Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for teacher-scholars are also available. Applications for the October 15 deadline will open on July 15, 2026.

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