About One Matters

Call for Applications

Discipleship Ministries is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the annual One Matters Award (OMA). This prestigious award recognizes one congregation from each Annual Conference in the United States that has demonstrated significant revitalization in discipleship, marked by an increase in professions of faith and baptisms from zero to at least one in the previous years.

The award includes a commemorative plaque and a $1,000 check, both presented to the selected congregation during the annual conference session by the Discipleship Ministries team.

Application Period

January 15 to April 30, 2025

To Apply, DCM or delegated AC staff will:

Nominate a congregation that meets the eligibility criteria outlined above.

Complete the online application using the link to be sent to all DCMs on January 15, 2025.

Upload all required documents. For the 2025 award, ALL annual Conferences are asked to upload ALL following documents:

• A completed, dated, and signed Direct Deposit Authorization Form (ACH form available for download during the application process).
• A copy of a voided check.
• A completed W-9 form.

Receive the plaque and check, ensuring they are available for delivery during the annual conference session.

Information required for application:

• Date of OMA presentation.
• Pastor’s full name, contact information, and the full name of the nominated congregation.
• A detailed explanation of why this congregation is being awarded the One Matters Award.
• A description of how the annual conference plans to deliver the award, acknowledge, and celebrate the congregation.

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