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Jim Dant

Senior pastor, First Baptist Church, Greenville, South Carolina

Jim Dant is the senior minister of First Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina. He is the author of eight books, including, “This I Know: A Simple Biblical Defense for LGBTQ Christians."

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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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