LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
CBF Provides Scholarship Support to Partner Schools C B F ’ S 1 2 PA R T N E R schools have selected the 71 recipi-
Leadership Scholars Baptist Seminary of Kentucky: Brandy Albritton, Bern Kiser, Sonny Price Baptist Theological Seminary at Richond: Bryn Bagby, Vanessa Ellison, Daniel Glaze, Kathy Hulin, Michael Kellett, Stuart Lamkin, Beth Richards, Suzanne Stovall, Ryan Tucker Brite Divinity School: Patrick DeVane, Carl Gregg, Mandy
Nethercut, Aliou Niang, Monika Ringo Campbell University Divinity School: Amy Andrews, Amanda Blackwell, Rich Catlett, Beth Cockman, Jerry Layton, Beth Riddick, Michael Sowers, Rod Walls, Jeromy Wells Candler School of Theology: Mary Catherine Foster, Jeremy Lewis, Tommy Shapard, Anne Vestal Central Seminary: Katherine Brennan, Melissa Hatfield,
3
Courtesy of Suzanne Stovall
ents of the 2002-03 Fellowship leadership scholarships. This financial support is given to outstanding students who are planning for a ministry in local congregations or in missions. “CBF tries to invest in future leaders, working with our partner schools to identify students called to Christian service,” says Terry Hamrick, CBF coordinator for leadership development. Hamrick says CBF has committed a total of $355,000 for this year’s leadership scholarships, providing $5,000 to each student – $4,000 for tuition and $1,000 to attend CBF’s General Assembly and annual seminarians’ retreat. For Suzanne Stovall, a Mississippi native attending Virginia’s Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, the scholarship provides financial freedom to pursue her heart’s desire. “My passion is working with children,” Stovall says. “This scholarship enables me to attend seminary knowing I won’t be obligated to loans that restrict my ministry choices after graduation.” Stovall adds that she identifies with CBF in a “personal way.” In May of this year, she went to Kenya as part of BTSR’s missions immersion experience and worked alongside CBF global missions field personnel Melody and Sam Harrell in their urban ministry project. Tommy Shapard, a student in the Baptist Studies Program at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, is grateful for his scholarship. “This is a wonderful resource for seminarians,” Shapard says, “easing the financial restraints on those of us who work and attend school.” Shapard, a vocal and choral musician, currently uses his training to serve as assistant minister of music at First
Leadership scholar Suzanne Stovall sings with a child in the Kids to Kids program, a ministry for street children and at-risk children in Nairobi.
Baptist Church of Gainesville, Ga. He intends to continue in music ministry after graduation. While operating his own business, Jerry Layton felt God leading him into Christian ministry. After a missions trip to South Africa in March 2000, Layton knew he could no longer ignore his calling. Enrolling at Campbell University Divinity School in January 2001, Layton turned the business over to his two sons, who had recently graduated from college. “This scholarship will help free me from the financial burdens associated with a reduced salary,” Layton says. He plans to enter the missions field upon graduation and is quick to say that CBF “has been invaluable” in helping him determine the direction of his ministry. f! For information about leadership scholarships, contact CBF’s partner schools, or go to Classroom at www.cbfonline.org. Or contact Terry Hamrick at (770) 220-1600 or <thamrick@cbfnet.org>. Jeanie McGowan, Todd Pridemore, Emily Yeh Duke University Divinity School: Chris Aho, Rachel Olsen, Jose Luis Villasenor Logsdon School of Theology: Brian Edwards, Louis Paugh, Danyel Rogers M. Christopher White School of Divinity: Jill Awuni, Cody Davidson, Greg Hathaway, Johnny Lewis, Shirley Luckadoo, Jake Myers, Lee Norris, Carol Seeley, Michelle Wood
McAfee School of Theology: Mark Basehore, Laura Domke, Michael Duncan, Linda Mitchum, Alan Redditt, Andrew Smith, Ryan Tracy, Julie Whidden, Brian Wright Truett Seminary: Stephen Bills, Danny Cook, LeAnn Gardner, Tracie Gray, Eric Maggio, Carol McEntyre, Michael Mitchell, Rachel Sciretti, Cindy Wallace Wake Forest Divinity School: Bill Ballard, Ray Howell IV, Chris Towles.
www.cbfonline.org JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2003