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J.R. Briggs

J.R. Briggs is pastor of The Renew Community, director of the Renew Apprenticeship Program and a member of the board of directors for The Ecclesia Network. He lives in Lansdale, Pa.

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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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