The Theological Education Fund is housed at the Presbyterian Foundation. The Theological Education Fund is the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s best hope of ensuring the church of Christ is prepared to serve long into the future. The fund is housed at the Presbyterian Foundation and is the sole source of denomination-wide funding for seminaries from the PC(USA). We rely on donations from Synods, Pre
sbyteries, congregations and individuals to continue our legacy of support. Gifts to this fund help ensure every church has a seminary-trained pastor. Seminaries are good stewards of the funds we provide. Research shows that 91 percent of Presbyterian seminary graduates are employed in the fields they’ve been called to serve in within one year. Presbyterian seminary graduates also have less debt than their peers at other seminaries, giving them more flexibility to follow the call of God, no matter where it might lead. We need these graduates – and need more to see a clear path to seminary. Out of the current clergy serving in Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations, 85 percent will likely retire in the next decade. The next generation of seminarians is energized, enthusiastic and ready to serve, and it is our vision to use the Theological Education Fund to buoy their service to the church. Once our donations are collected each year, the Committee on Theological Education proportionately allocates the funds to ensure each school receives a fair share. We welcome your comments here on our page, and your thoughts and questions to our staff. If you’d like to know more about the Theological Education Fund, you can visit our site on the Presbyterian Foundation’s web site at http://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/tef, or contact Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty, Senior Director, Theological Education Funds Development at [email protected].
