Events

Throughout the year, virtual and in-person events are available to grantees. These events are intentionally designed to offer opportunities for connection, education, and support. Events planned for 2025 are listed below.

OPEN OFFICE HOURS

We host open office hours every month to offer space for grant recipients to meet with the Coordination Program team and other grantees to ask questions and receive programmatic support. Before each event, we will send out a reminder email with the Zoom link.

Participation in these events is completely optional and we are also available to connect with grantees outside of these times. Never hesitate to reach out!

Beginning in January 2025, we will begin holding separate office hours for Christian Parenting & Caregiving grantees and Nurturing Children Through Worship & Prayer grantees. Open office hours are scheduled for the following dates for each initiative and will take place from 1-2 p.m. EST.

Nurturing Children:

Jan 16, 2025

Feb 13, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

April 10, 2025

May 8, 2025

June 12, 2025

July 10, 2025

Aug 14, 2025

Sept 11, 2025

Oct 9, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

Christian Parenting:

Jan 23, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

April 17, 2025

May 15, 2025

June 26, 2025

July 17, 2025

Aug 21, 2025

Sept 18, 2025

Oct 16, 2025

Nov 20, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

WEBINARS

Throughout the year, we will offer a variety of webinars to help project leaders stay up-to-date with the latest grant information and best practices in program implementation. Webinar topics will range from practical grant support to special interest-based topics.

Webinar participation is optional, and we will always record the presentations so that they can be watched at a later date.

Upcoming webinars will be listed below.

ANNUAL REPORTS & BUDGET REVISIONS

January 21, 2025

2 p.m. EST

Please join us for a special webinar on the topic of annual reports and budget revisions. Jessicah Duckworth of Lilly Endowment Inc. will lead this timely discussion and help to answer any questions you may have. Registration information will be sent over email.

Annual Gathering

Each year, the Strengthening Ministry with Children Coordination Program hosts a gathering for project directors and their colleagues. This special three-day event is designed to spark joy and theological inspiration while offering practical and strategic programmatic support. Participants have the opportunity to gather resources, insights, and collaborative partners to navigate best practices and implementation hurdles.

Registration will be limited to two persons from each project. More information will be available in spring 2025 but for now, save the date!

October 22-24, 2025

Indianapolis, IN