Office of
Research and Creative Scholarship

General Conference Funding

GC/NAD funding in relation to the Faculty Research Grant

In the event that a project being conducted by a faculty member is eligible for a Faculty Research Grant and also warrants consideration by the research office of either the General Conference (GC) or the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists, the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship will forward the FRG application to one or both of the offices. 

General Conference (GC) Criteria

The GC, Office of Archives, Statistics & Research, under the direction of David Trim, uses the following criteria in evaluating the project proposals.

How does this project meet one or more of the GC Research Objectives? Does it: 

  1. Improve the effectiveness of mission to those outside the Seventh-day Adventist Church
  2. Enhance the quality of pastoral ministry and discipling to church members as well as meet their needs
  3. Assist denominational organizations and denominationally funded programs to achieve optimal efficiency and value

Learn more: GC Faculty Institute Presentation- The General Conference Research Agenda

 

North American Division (NAD) Criteria

The NAD, Office of Archives, Statistics & Research, under the direction of Michael W. Campbell, uses the following criteria in evaluating the project proposals.

How does this project meet one or more of the NAD Research Objectives? Does it:

  1. Support the information needs of the NAD's strategic plan
  2. Document the significance of felt needs throughout the NAD territory
  3. Improve the church's reach to persons outside the Seventh-day Adventist Church
  4. Enhance the quality of pastoral ministry and discipling to church members
  5. Determine the effectiveness of denominationally funded projects and programs
  6. Diagnose and enhance organizational health of the church
  7. Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of church operations
  8. Identify innovative approaches that show promise of making positive impact

Learn more: NAD Faculty Institute Presentation- Research for Church Leadership: A Case Study in Complex Cooperation