Author

David Gibson

Journalist

David Gibson the director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture (CRC). Before that he was a national reporter for Religion News Service and an award-winning religion journalist, author and filmmaker. He has written several books on Catholic topics. His latest book is on biblical artifacts: "Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery," which was also the basis of a CNN series.

Finding redemption in recession

By David Gibson Journalist

Many pastors face the challenge of their careers. Pastors across the country talk about what they see when they look out at the pews and what they say from the pulpit.

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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. 

The grants support year-long projects that show promise in fostering renewed or strengthened worship practices within worshiping communities in the United States or Canada. Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for teacher-scholars are also available. Applications for the October 15 deadline will open on July 15, 2026.

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