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Matthew Lewis

Prior to his role as director for excellence in leadership at the Sandberg Leadership Center, Ashland Theological Seminary, Matthew Lewis served as regional administrator for Europe and the Mediterranean, BiC World Missions. He also planted New Vision Church in Milwaukee, Wisc., and supervised the launching of several daughter congregations. He lives in Ashland, Ohio, with his wife Lori and three children.

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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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