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Daniel O. Aleshire

Retired executive director, Association of Theological Schools

Daniel O. Aleshire retired in 2017 as the executive director of The Association of Theological Schools after serving that organization since 1990. Aleshire holds a B.S. from Belmont University, an M.Div. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in psychology from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tenn. (now Peabody College of Vanderbilt University). An ordained minister, he has written extensively on issues of ministry and theological education.

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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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