Partnerships

PartnershipsSince its inception in 2001, CREDO Institute, Inc. has received generous support from the Church Pension Group and the Episcopal Church Foundation with grants that enabled CREDO to establish key relationships and engage in significant collaborative initiatives and research projects.

The Presbyterian Church USA partnered with CREDO for the opportunity to adapt the CREDO program for their pastors. Read more about the guiding principles for our collaborative partnerships below.

CREDO currently has joint ventures with the following collaborative partnerships:

Episcopal Church
 Presbyterian Church
Church Pension Group
 The College for Bishops
Episcopal Church Foundation
 Fresh Start

Guiding Principles for Collaborative Partnerships

The directors of CREDO Institute, Inc. provide review and guidance in the selection and development of collaborative partnerships using the following criteria:

  • Alignment with the mission of CREDO Institute, Inc.: Partnerships should be focused on wellness and leadership-related initiatives with an intentional collaboration with other entities.
  • Strategic, systemic, and sustainable: Partnerships should be structured strategically to engage people and organizations with resources to impact the systems in the Church and with the capacity to be maintained and strengthened over time.
  • Broad participation and ownership: All entities in a collaborative partnership should be involved in the planning and development, operations, and funding.
  • Comprehensive and ongoing evaluation and research: Established evaluation standards should be in place to measure performance and assess partnership program impact on the participants, congregations, dioceses, and the Church. A research component should be included in the formation and development of the partnership program.
  • Spiritual focus: Partnerships should enthusiastically embrace a personal and corporate commitment to build and strengthen Christian community.