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$25,000 (USD) Flourish

Challenge Match

An anonymous donor has stepped forward and is offering a $25,000 (USD) challenge match for Flourish. Flourish is MCC’s leadership development program to not only train and develop existing clergy and lay leaders, but also to develop a new generation of leaders within MCC. Under the terms of the Challenge Match, if MCC can raise at least $25,000 between 8 May 2025 and 31 December 2025, the donor will match the amount raised up to $25,000. Over the next months there will be several opportunities to raise funds toward this match. For example, one of the Worship Offerings at General Conference was dedicated to Flourish. In addition, the Fellowship Offering in October 2025 will also be dedicated to Flourish. But these fundraising efforts will not be enough to reach this goal. We also need your support to be able to reach the Flourish Challenge Match. Every dollar you contribute to Flourish through the end of the calendar year will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we meet the Challenge Match goal of $25,000 – that means your donation will have DOUBLE the impact! Please make a difference in the life and ministry of MCC by ensuring we have the leaders needed for today and also for tomorrow.



How does Flourish uses your donations?


Recently, Flourish sponsored people from Sweden, Africa, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Philippines and the USA to attend the GC2025 Transformational Weekend in Scottsdale, AZ USA. Flourish also supports many other programs such as Local Church Board of Directors Trainings, Mentoring, Respite support, Spiritual Retreats and many other projects. Another project supported by Flourish is Spiritual Direction.


Take a moment to learn about that resource below.


Please consider making a donation today by using the donate button below:

Spritual Direction Program

Sponsored by Flourish

Flourish has been sponsoring the Spiritual Direction Program. Rev. Dr. Joe McMurray has served as Co-Lead and Administrator for the Spiritual Direction Initiative since its inception in 2022. He received Certification in Spiritual Direction from The Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA in 2005, and Certification for Group Spiritual Direction in 2024 from Stillpoint Center for Christian Spirituality. Joe has also served MCC as Senior Pastor and Staff Pastor, and as Chaplain for St. Francis Ministries.


Take a moment to hear Rev. Dr. Joe explain the program and how you can become involved by watching the video below.

SAVE THE DATE

Supporting Staff Pastors in Ministry


Flourish would like to assist and connect those who support their local congregations as a staff Pastor. We want to bring you together to build a cohort sharing the similar and different ways in which you minister so that you can learn from each other. You all have very busy lives which can sometimes be isolating. This is an opportunity for you to find inspiration and to meet with your colleagues for support. 


If you are interested in connecting with other staff pastors, please complete the form using this LINK.


These scheduled times together will be facilitated by a Flourish Staff member and invited guests and will focus on topics you identify. The goal is to give you the time to share, learn and be supported.

Flourish Mentoring Program





Are you interested in becoming a Mentor or are you in need of a Mentor? Please complete the application found at this LINK.

Respite Program


"Respite" is an interval of rest or relief. The Flourish Program recognizes the need for self-care and taking moments of respite during your ministry. 



If you are in need of support for a time of respite, please complete the application found in the link below:

Use this LINK to complete the Respite application

Flourish Staff

Rev. Cathy Alexander (She/Her)

Director of Flourish Program

Email: revcathyalexander@mccchurch.net


Marie Tasker (She/Her)

Flourish Program Manager

Email: marietasker@mccchurch.net


Rev. Elder Tony Freeman (He/Him)

Expanse Coordinator-USA

Email: flourish-revtonyfreeman@mccchurch.net


Pastor Leticia Souza (She/Her)

Expanse Coordinator-Brazil

Email: florescerbrasil@mccchurch.net


Rev. Josh Mavamo (He/Him)

Expanse Coordinator-Spanish Speaking Countries

Email: joshmavamo@mccchurch.net


Rev. Patrick Landau (He/Him)

Youth and Young Adult Expanse Coordinator

Email: flourishyouth@mccchurch.net


Kim Rabon-Noyce (She/Her)

Flourish Administrative Assistant

Email: KimRabonNoyce@mccchurch.net

Programs sponsored by Flourish



  • Mentoring
  • Respite for Clergy
  • Spiritual Direction
  • Strength Finder training
  • Individualize programming meeting your needs as a leader.

Would you like more information about Flourish. Contact the Program Manager at Flourish@mccchurch.net.

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