Author

Allison Backous Troy

Writer and educator

Allison Backous Troy is a writer and educator living in Grand Junction, Colorado. Her work has been published in Image Journal, the St. Katherine's Review, Books and Culture, Comment and other places. She received her MFA in creative nonfiction at Seattle Pacific University.

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Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

Through the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants Program, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship seeks to foster, strengthen and sustain well-grounded public worship throughout the United States and Canada. The program has two grant streams: Grants for Teacher-Scholars and Grants for Worshiping Communities. 

Register for a free informational webinar on March 26, 2026 to learn more about eligibility and the application process.

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