Associate dean and professor, Western Theological Seminary
The Rev. Theresa F. Latini is associate dean of diversity and cultural competency and professor of practical theology and pastoral care at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), she is the author of “The Church and the Crisis of Community: A Practical Theology of Small-Group Ministry” (Eerdmans, 2011) and co-author of “Transforming Church Conflict: Compassionate Leadership in Action” (Westminster John Knox, 2013).
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants from the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship are designed for worshiping communities. These grants allow a wide range of Christian worshiping communities to focus on projects that connect public worship with Christian discipleship and faith formation. Funding awards range from $8,000 to $25,000.
The grants support year-long projects that show promise in fostering renewed or strengthened worship practices within worshiping communities in the United States or Canada. Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for teacher-scholars are also available. Applications for the October 15 deadline will open on July 15, 2026.
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