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Matt Cook
The Rev. Matt Cook is the senior pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Little Rock, Ark. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Samford University and a master of divinity and a Ph.D. in church history from Baylor University.
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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