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Self-Development of People Committee

SDOP evaluates and approves proposals for funding of Self Development of People projects within the Presbytery of Genesee Valley. Meets 4th Thursday Noon @ Presbytery Office.


SDOP at PC(USA): http://www.pcusa.org/sdop/

SDOP LogoSelf-Development of People Committee (SDOP) Grants Awarded

Self-Development of People (SDOP) is not a “normal” presbytery committee in that it relates directly to the national church office for its funding and mission. A portion of the One Great Hour of Sharing offering is given to the national level of SDOP, which is then allocated to the presbytery-level committees.

In 2011 the Presbytery of Genesee Valley awarded the following grants to organizations that fit the definition of a “Self-Development” group.

  1. The Community for Social Justice (Rural and Migrant Ministry); $5,000 for educational work.
  2. Unity NE Surveillance Pilot Project; $1,030 for starting a “Neighborhood Watch” style project.
  3. Remington Super Urban Project Porch Security Pilot Project; $525 for starting a “Neighborhood Watch” style project.
  4. Eastern Service Workers Association; $2,500 for expanding its community organizing work.
  5. NEAD CDF Freedom School; $5,000 for mentoring and entrepreneurship of inner-city residents.

Members

2012

Rochelle McDaniel
(Trinity Emmanuel)

Chair
Rev. Walter Stuber
(Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC)

2013

Shala Faird

Rev. Soon Woo Lee
(Rochester Korean)

2014

Rev. James Booth
(Church of God by Faith)

Rev Doug Holmes
(Albion, First)

Gail Mott
(Downtown)

Ex-Officio Members

Presbyter for Mission and Education
Susan Orr
(Laurelton United)

Mission

Membership: 9

The committee shall evaluate and approve proposals for funding of Self-Development of People projects within the Presbytery of Genesee Valley in accordance with the criteria developed by the National Self Development Committee and the guidelines of the 182nd General Assembly (1979).

Although not required by the Book of Order, this committee’s make up and work is defined by the National Self Development of People committee and must be validated by the national committee. The committee shall be composed of nine members at least 75% of whom shall be members of the Presbyterian Church (USA). A majority of the members will be racial/ethnic minority persons.

Self-Development of People will be one way in which the Presbytery becomes a catalyst in the world.

Documents

SDOP owns and maintains the following documents