Epiphany seeks to partner with early-stage social ventures and entrepreneurial start-up initiatives. We prioritize solutions that build human capacity, dignity, and individual economic empowerment.

There are five key factors Epiphany's volunteer screening team considers when evaluating ventures:

1. Church Fit: The idea fits with the church mission and values, could inspire a high level of congregation involvement, and will benefit the community.

2. Compelling Idea/Societal Impact: The idea is innovative and has potential to offer lasting positive impact by demonstrating Christian values of faith, service, mercy, compassion, grace, peace and/or reconciliation.

3. Self-Supporting Idea: The implementation plan, resources, and applicant capabilities are sufficient to ensure successful implementation and sustainability with a clear path to generating a component of revenue beyond fundraising and donations.

4. Founder/Leadership: The founder or leadership team is equipped with the experience, skills, network, leadership qualities, and passion necessary to deliver on the vision. 

5. Engagement: The venture enthusiastically embraces FPC and the Epiphany experience, and is interested in creating a mutually beneficial relationship in the future. 

Epiphany is an initiative of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, created to live our call to participate in God’s mission in and for the world. While adherence to the Christian faith is not required for an applicant’s proposal to be considered, proposals should further the Christian values of love, community, transformation, and servant leadership. Such ideas will pursue authentic diversity, offer radical hospitality, provide mutual care, seek restorative relationships, reflect bold humility, model just generosity, and reflect a commitment to missional living.