

Tom Breen is a freelance journalist who has covered faith and believers for over a decade. In 2012, the Religion Newswriters Association named him Religion Reporter of the Year for his work with the Associated Press. He is the author of “The Messiah Formerly Known as Jesus” (Baylor, 2008) and the forthcoming “Is the Pope Catholic?” (Patheos). He lives in Connecticut.
The Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants Program at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is designed to foster, strengthen and sustain well-grounded worship in congregations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Two streams of grants are offered: to teacher-scholars and to worshiping communities.
Grant proposal due date options include October 15, 2023, or February 15 or June 15, 2024.
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