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Make a Gift Online What is the Seminary Fund? How is Louisville Seminary Financed? How Will My Support Impact Louisville Seminary? How Can I Contribute? How Does the Seminary Fund Relate to the Overall Budget? Contact the Seminary Fund Office   As a cornerstone for Louisville Seminary support, faithful supporters are joining The President's Circle as a way to participate in our annual giving program. Learn more. Or contact: Judy Johnston Director of the Seminary Fund 502.992.9345 800.264.1839, ext. 345	Thank you Alums for supporting your 2010 Fall Phonathon 283 gifts—$32,620 On behalf of the students, staff, faculty, and administrators of Louisville Seminary, we are grateful for the financial and spiritual support you have provided to our students, this institution, and the greater Church. A total of $2.54 million was raised to all funds in 2009-10. Students benefited from our stewards in the following ways: 27 Scholarships for Excellence valued at $221,250 94 Tuition Grants valued at $684,005 89 Bookend Grants (our textbook assistance program) valued at $23,061 Prayers of encouragement and support—Priceless. Louisville Seminary is committed to strengthening pastors, chaplains, pastoral counselors, teachers, theological leaders, and persons of faith to serve Christ, Church, and society with relevance and pastoral care.
The Seminary Fund at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary funds the daily mission of our institution, providing for student aid, educational programming, day-to-day operations, resources for students and faculty. Through your commitment to The Seminary Fund you provide a way to fit all of these vital elements of Louisville Seminary life together into one full, vibrant portrait. Where do you see yourself fitting in?

What is the Seminary Fund?
The Seminary Fund supports the ongoing operational needs of Louisville Seminary. It provides the day-to-day expenses of classes, salaries, offices and maintenance of campus buildings and grounds. A well-supported Seminary Fund releases other funds to be used for student aid, professorships, library resources, and other immediate needs.

How is Louisville Seminary Financed?
Louisville Seminary's operating budget is more than $8.6 million, with $1.4 million dedicated to student financial aid. The church supports the Seminary primarily through congregations and members of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Only 2% of its operating budget is funded by denominational means, making Seminary Fund gifts from individuals, churches, and foundations crucial to the daily life of the Seminary. Theological seminaries are ineligible for governmental support.

Each year, the Seminary Fund commits to raising approximately 12% of Louisville Seminary's budget.

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How Will My Support Impact Louisville Seminary?
Louisville Seminary serves the church by "equipping the saints for the work of ministry." The Seminary provides an educational context in which students and teachers may explore and nurture their vocational commitments while becoming informed and competent in the diverse skills necessary for ministry. Our employees, classrooms, offices, and campus make this service possible by providing the practical means to achieve our spiritual purpose.

Your gift to the Seminary Fund helps Louisville Seminary maintain the excellent theological education in the Reformed tradition it has provided since 1853.

How Can I Contribute to the Seminary Fund?
If you are interested in supporting the Seminary Fund, consider using one of these convenient methods:

More information on these and other options are available by contacting the Seminary Fund Office at Louisville Seminary.

How Does the Seminary Fund Relate to the Overall Seminary Budget?

The Seminary Fund represents 9.7% of Louisville Seminary's operating budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year. The operating budget totals in excess of 9 million dollars, more than $1.6 million (or 17%) of which is dedicated to student financial aid.

Investing in theological education at Louisville Seminary can take place in a variety of ways:

• Pray regularly for the Louisville Seminary community.
• Give a gift consistently with yearly increases as you are able.
• Identify prospective students for Louisville Seminary.
• Designate your support as a memorial gift or to honor someone on a significant or special day.

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Contact the Seminary Fund Office

• Judy Johnston, Director of the Seminary Fund - jjohnston@lpts.edu or 502.992.9345.

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