Christian Ministries Scholarship Fund

The Christian Ministries Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for those preparing for Christian Ministries, both in seminary and undergraduate education. This fund supports those persons living in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mid-America (CCMA) Region who are preparing for the Christian ministries. Women’s Ministry/CWF and the receipts from local congregations establish this fund that provides gifts as grants in aid to the recipients.

2023-2024 winners Alyssa Spradlin and Teila Creekmore.

Application form - Reference form

Funds will be distributed after the Regional Office receives confirmation from the school that the student is still enrolled as a student.

Deadline: May 31, Midnight - Please note that official transcripts from your last semester completed must also be received from your school by this date.

General Eligibility

  • Must be serving in ministry capacity or an active member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

  • Attending an accredited Disciples of Christ or United Church of Christ affiliated seminary or academic institution.

  • Continued eligibility will depend upon further need and academic standing.

  • Both full time and part time seminary and undergraduate students are eligible.

  • References and transcripts must be submitted by May 31 each year. (Find reference guidelines here.)

Undergraduate Student

  • High school grades must be such that the student is not on probation for the freshman year.

  • Gifts are made only if a student has declared to the Commission on the Order of Ministry of the Christian Church of Mid-America their intent to enter the Christian ministry.

  • Upper-class undergraduates will be given preference, although consideration will be given to other undergraduate students.

Seminary Student

  • College credits must be acceptable for graduate study in an accredited Disciples of Christ or United Church of Christ affiliated seminary.

  • Gifts are made only if a student has declared their intent to enter the Christian ministry and met with the Commission on the Order of Ministry of the Christian Church of Mid-America.

  • Gifts shall be limited to graduate students who are working toward a graduate degree in Christian ministries.

The Scholarship Fund is administered by a committee established by DWM Leadership Team of the Christian Church of Mid-America which includes the following: 

  1. Chairperson of the Scholarship Pillar of DWM

  2. Mid-America Ministry Team Representative where Disciples Women are housed

  3. CMSF Recipient

  4. Layperson (3 year term – male or female)

  5. DWM representative at large (3 year term)

  6. DWM Coordinator

  7. Seminary representative (Male or female)

  8. Team Coordinator of the CCMA Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry/Commissioned Ministry

    Meetings will be held by conference call once a year. Application material is sent to committee members in advance of the meeting from the Christian Church Mid-America Office where the Disciples Women’s Ministry of Mid-America is housed along with a statement of the amount of money available for distribution.

Resources

Help Support the Scholarship fund

Mail your donation to:

OGMP-TREASURY SERVICES
P.O. BOX 1986
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46206

Please mark your check "CCMA Christian Ministries Scholarship Fund."