Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary of Fresno Pacific University

Project Information

• Initiative: Large-Scale Collaborative Grant (LSCG)
• Project Title: Facilitating Spiritual Transformation and Economic Empowerment for Under-resourced Ministry Leaders
• Project Description: The project involves a close collaboration between seven different organizations: Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, Fresno Pacific University's Bridge to Ministry Program, the Center for Community Transformation, Vineyard USA, the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Lead From Transformation, and Messiah University. The project aims to create accessible pathways to ministry through: a new online pastoral ministry degree program, led by leaders from various ministries; expanded informal pastoral training in both English and Spanish; personal coaching and administrative support for under-resourced students; a shared bi-lingual theological educator serving multiple organizations; and an endowment to significantly reduce the cost of seminary education.
• Project Area: Degrees or accelerated programs | Non-degree and continuing/lifelong learning | Spiritual direction and student formation | Business model innovation | Congregational and denominational collaborations | Engaging publics and contexts | Non-English curricula | Non-residential education | Organizational partnerships and networks | Student affordability and resourcing | Upskilling pastoral and ministerial leaders
• Project Start Date: 25-Dec-01
• Project End Date: 30-Dec-31
• Project Amount: $9,998,251