Vibrant Ministries: Excellence in Ministry Awards

Application Deadline: January 23, 2010

On behalf of the president of the college, Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr., I gladly announce several new award opportunities at American Baptist College, Nashville, TN.

The Vibrant Ministries: Sustaining Pastoral Excellence in Ministry program funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc . will recognize and celebrate excellence in pastoral and music ministry in the local church during the Garnett-Nabrit Lectures March 22-26, 2010. The four award categories are the

* New Pastor of Excellence Award
* New Minister of Music Excellence Award
* Crown of Excellence Award in Ministry
* Crown of Excellence Award in Music Ministry

Click here to get the criteria for submission, application requirements, important dates, and judging criteria.

Please consider nominating someone whose ministry has made a significant impact on the local church and the community of which they are a part. Please send completed applications by January 23, 2010 to: Rev. Amy E. Steele, American Baptist College, 1800 World Baptist Center Dr., Nashville, TN, 37207; or email them to
vibrantministries@gmail.com. If you have questions, feel welcomed to call the college with your inquires at 615-256-1463, ext. 2245.

We see this as a great opportunity to honor senior pastors and directors of music ministry, who have sought to liberate the captive, heal the brokenhearted, deliver good news to the poor, and proclaim jubilee in the earth. For we know that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few!

Again, submissions are due by January 23, 2010. Don’t hesitate! We look forward to reading about your nominee and celebrating their leadership and excitement for ministry.

Best,

Rev. Amy E. Steele, Director
Lewis Scruggs Center for Pastoral Leadership