How to apply for A pastor scholarship
Eligibility- senior or associate pastors of U.S.-located congregations with an average weekly attendance of 150 people or less. The scholarship is awarded at the time of the final payment* for the educational journey that best fits your needs.
Application process- 1. Apply for the trip you want to join.
2. Personally fill in the request form below, and an application will be emailed to you. (Congregation members cannot apply for their pastors) 3. Submit the completed application by December 31 in the year prior to the year in which you plan to travel. (i.e. if you want to go in summer of 2019, you need to have your application in by Dec 31, 2018.) 4. Scholarship recipient(s) will be notified by January 31 each year. Preference will be weighted by several items:
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How to give toward scholarships**
Send your best gift via check to Ruth Israel Initiative and write "pastor scholarship" in the memo. Mail to
Ruth Israel Initiative 9 B Chatham Court Pelham, Al 35124 We are currently shopping for the best price on accepting debit and credit cards so more of your donation can go toward getting pastors to Israel. **Note: If you desire to support a specific pastor's trip, that should be done through designated giving in your home congregation's offering. |