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Aaron Kuecker

Provost, Trinity Christian College

Aaron Kuecker assumed the role of provost of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois, in July 2016. From 2008 to 2013, he was associate professor of theology and director of education at the college. In the intervening years, he served at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, most recently as dean of the School of Theology & Vocation, professor of theology and director of the Honors College. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Central College in Iowa, his M.Div. at Western Theological Seminary in Michigan and his Ph.D. from St. Mary’s College at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Kuecker serves on the Advisory Council of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

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Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants from the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship are designed for worshiping communities. These grants allow a wide range of Christian worshiping communities to focus on projects that connect public worship with Christian discipleship and faith formation. Funding awards range from $8,000 to $25,000. 

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