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Elizabeth Hagan

Pastor

Elizabeth Hagan recently served the Palisades Community Church in Washington, D.C., as pastor and now serves First Christian Church of Athens, Georgia, as interim senior minister. She is the author of “Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together,” as well as “Birthed: Finding Grace Through Infertility.” Connect with her and learn more about the Brave Church tool at elizabethhagan.com.

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Scholarships available for the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising 

Applications for the Thomas H. Lake Scholarship are now open! This scholarship supports participants in the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), a program designed to help religious leaders explore the spirituality of fundraising and gain skills essential for their work. 

Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 3, 2026. Applicants should expect to hear a decision by the end of August.

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