Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF)

Adaptive Ministries - The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) understands that to lead effectively church leaders must be fully equipped with effective resources. ECF's comprehensive visioning, training and information resources help empower lay and ordained leaders with the tools they need to strengthen and grow their congregations, including publications, web-based resources (ECF Vital Practices), educational events, web conferences, and other collaborative leadership intiatives. ECF provides leadership-based training at the congregational level and partners with seminaries and other leadership formation institutions to emphasize the development of leadership capacity. (Continued on Schedule O)ECF consulting services assist congregations and dioceses in making strategic decisions in a practical and spiritually grounded way. Additionally, through the Fellowship Partners program, ECF supports Episcopal scholars pursuing advanced academic degrees and individuals involved in transformational ministries at the grass-roots level.

Financial and Strategic Resources - The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) provides a holistic approach to visioning, planning and financial resource development for Episcopal organizations and a continuum of services and support including endowment management, planned giving, stewardship, and annual giving consultation. In conjunction with ECF's leadership initiatives described on Line 4a, these programs help congregations identify goals and raise resources to enhance and grow their local ministries and their wider mission.