Author

L. Roger Owens

Hugh Thomson Kerr Professor of Pastoral Theology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

L. Roger Owens is the Hugh Thomson Kerr Professor of Pastoral Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where he teaches in the areas of spirituality, preaching and leadership. He has pastored both United Methodist and Presbyterian churches in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Owens is the author of a number of books, including "Everyday Contemplative: The Way of Prayerful Living" and "What We Need Is Here: Practicing the Heart of Christian Spirituality."

Lake Institute logo

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.

Learn More