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Scholarships for Students Preparing for
Christian Ministry
“And the things you have heard me say in
the presence of many witnesses, entrust to
reliable men who will also be qualified to
teach others.”
2 Timothy 2:2
“Every other discipline of study has financial aid
available through the state and through private
foundations and endowments. Younger and older
adults in our churches can obtain financial assistance for attending almost any school except a
Christian school. If we do not help, who will?”
Charles McNeely, Former President
Lincoln Christian College
The Alexander Christian Foundation began as
a dream of Bill Duncan, a deacon at the
Southport Heights Christian Church,
Indianapolis, Indiana. He envisioned an
organization that would provide scholarships and
encouragement to young people who wanted to
enter church related vocations. The dream soon
became a reality. Bill devised a plan that would
direct profits from the sales of life insurance to
Christian people from the company he worked
for to the Alexander Christian Foundation.
The Foundation was titled "Alexander" because the name
means "helper", and the first scholarship was awarded
on July 29, 1964.
Until 1988 the Indiana ACF was the only
state to have an organization like the
Alexander Christian Foundation. The ACF
of Indiana launched an expansion program
with the goal of helping other states
establish similar foundations.
Gene McElroy, ACF of Indiana Expansion Director, came to
Oregon in 1990 to share the vision of the ACF with people and
churches in Oregon. With Mr. McElroy’s efforts and the interest
of several people, the ACF of Oregon was incorporated on
January 10, 1992.
The ACF of Oregon was established to serve the Christian
Churches/ Churches of Christ of Oregon and is a nonprofit
organization, governed by a Board of Directors. All directors
are affiliated with Christian Church/Church of Christ
congregations of Oregon and serve without compensation.
Our Mission
The Alexander Christian Foundation exists to
encourage careers in ministry for Jesus
Scholarships and other encouragement will be offered to
Christians residing in Oregon who desire to attend a Bible
College or Seminary to prepare for full time Christian ministry.
The Foundation will solicit, receive and manage
contributions for the purpose of giving financial
assistance to qualified and selected applicants.
It is our desire to unite churches and individuals
through the ACF to benefit:
students who might not have adequate sources of
financial aid,
the Christian colleges they attend,
the Kingdom of God, as workers
are sent into "the fields that are
white unto harvest.”
A total of 134 scholarships (a total of $87,250)
has been awarded to 61 students attending
10 different Christian Colleges from 1993 - 2016
All awards, services and benefits of the Foundation will be
offered solely to residents of Oregon who are members of the
Christian Church/Church of Christ who enroll in a Christian college
or seminary in preparation for a full time career in ministry.
What Types of Scholarships are Awarded by the ACF?
The Basic Grant:
The Basic Grant Scholarship in the amount of $500 is awarded for one
year for undergraduate studies at a Christian College. Once a student is
awarded a Basic Grant, he/she need not re-apply. The ACF does require a
statement of enrollment along with a transcript of grades from the student
each year.
Other Grants:
Other scholarships may be awarded in various amounts as
determined by the directors and upon availability of funds.
Once a student is awarded a Grant, he/she need not re-apply.
The ACF does require a statement of enrollment along with
a transcript of grades from the student each year.
Matching Funds are Available to ACF Scholarship Recipients!
At the present time the following schools will award
ACF scholarship recipients with funds at least equal
to their ACF scholarship grant:
Northwest Christian University
William Jessup University
Johnson University
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How Does a Student Apply for a Scholarship?
An applicant must be:
A member of the Christian Church/ Church of Christ
A resident of the state of Oregon
One who desires to serve in a church related vocation,
or one who is currently pursuing such a course
**Applicant must also attend a school affiliated with
the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
How Does a Student Apply for a Scholarship?
A completed application must be returned
by April 1st along with:
An essay on the subject, "Why I Desire to Serve
Christ in a Church Related Vocation"
A transcript of high school and/or college grades
A personal photograph
An evaluation of the applicant's character and direction
from the applicant's home church minister
An evaluation of the applicant's character and direction
from an elder of the applicant's home church
How are Scholarship Recipients Selected?
Selection
Criteria
Grade
Point
Average
Ministry
Choice
Elder’s &
Minister’s
Evaluation
Written
Essay
Financial
Needs
Past Recipients of ACF Scholarship Grants
Jacques Beaudin
Portland, Oregon
Scio Christian Church
Ozark Bible College
Robert Brittain
Medford, Oregon
Rogue Valley Christian Church
Northwest Christian College
Natalie Rae Wood
Grants Pass, Oregon
Redwood Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Dustin Gallup
Elkton, Oregon
Elkton Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Amy Chilton
Portland, Oregon
St John’s Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Bethany Pederson
Stayton, Oregon
Stayton Church of Christ
Capernwray (Austria)
Terra Sue Hoff
Gaston, Oregon
Singing Hills Christian Church
San Jose Christian College
Scott Garren
Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Jeannie Pugmire
Prineville, Oregon
Prineville Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Hester Crow
Drain, Oregon
Drain Church of Christ
Boise Bible College
Michael Heisler
Forest Grove, Oregon
Singing Hills Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Christopher Goetz
Monmouth, Oregon
Monmouth Christian Church
Ozark Christian College
Joshua Scovil
Creswell, Oregon
Creswell Church of Christ
San Jose Christian College
Michael Mazeikas
Mill City, Oregon
First Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Christie Lynn Grove
Baker City, Oregon
Baker City Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Trent Tompkins
Newberg, Oregon
Newberg Christian Church
Pacific Christian College
Andrew Campbell
Grand Ronde, Oregon
Willamina Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Leah Ray Harrod
Drain, Oregon
Drain Church of Christ
Boise Bible College
Rachel Wagoner
Zig Zag, Oregon
Milwaukie Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Jamie Sinnott
Portland, Oregon
St. John’s Christian Church
Hope International University
Matthew Shepherd
Cloverdale, Oregon
Winema Christian Church
Northwest Christian College
Christopher Reed
Florence, Oregon
Florence Christian Church
Lincoln Christian College
Benjamin Smith
Lapine, Oregon
High Lakes Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Joshua Vie
Coquille, Oregon
Coquille Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Matthew Sleasman
Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Jacob Stoller
Hillsboro, Oregon
Singing Hills Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Josephine Haselton
Eugene, Oregon
Santa Clara Church of Christ
Boise Bible College
Dennis McDonald
Medford, Oregon
Rogue Valley Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Todd Coblentz
Willamina, Oregon
Willamina Christian Church
Johnson Bible College
William Suckow
Portland, Oregon
St Johns Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Past Recipients of ACF Scholarship Grants
Sharon Cook
Gladstone, Oregon
Gladstone Christian Church
Puget Sound Christian College
Brett Case
Newberg. Oregon
Newberg Christian Church
William Jessup University
Sawyer Lowe
Redmond, Oregon
Redmond Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Stefanie Malchow
Vale, Oregon
Vale First Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Jacob Pflug
Stayton, Oregon
Stayton Church of Christ
Dallas Christian College
Monica Schroeder Onofre
Newport, Oregon
Newport First Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Scott Parsons
Tualatin, Oregon
Tualatin Hills Christian Church
Northwest Christian College
Kyle Stair
Gates, Oregon
Gates Community Church of Christ
Boise Bible College
Jesse Shepherd
Cloverdale, Oregon
Winema Christian Church
Hope International University
Michael Storey
Mollala, Oregon
Molalla Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Allison Thwing
Aurora, Oregon
Canby Christian Church
Kentucky Christian University
Jake Wright
Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaikie Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Aaron Jones
Gladstone, Oregon
Gladstone Christian Church
Hope International University
Seth Morley
Turner, Oregon
Turner Christian Church
Hope International University
Emily Helt
Newport, Oregon
Newport First Christian Church
Northwest Christian University
Michael Shepherd
Cloverdale, Oregon
Winema Christian Church
Hope International University
Viola Gott
Marcola, Oregon
Marcola Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Chris Propeck
Milton-Freewater, Oregon
First Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Rachel Ames
Troutdale, Oregon
Estacada Christian Church
Hope International University
Natalia Helt Werber
Newport, Oregon
Newport First Christian Church
Senior at Boise Bible College
Joshua Joyner
Canby, Oregon
Canby Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Joyce Iverson
Tigard, Oregon
Tigard Christian Church
Emmanuel Graduate School
Jason Donato
Grants Pass, Oregon
Redwood Christian Church
Lincoln Christian Seminary
Jamey McElravy
Elgin, Oregon
Elgin Christian Church
Ozark Christian College
Lucas Emery
North Powder, Oregon
Baker City Christian Church
Boise Bible College
Emily Jones Antisdel
Gladstone, Oregon
Gladstone Christian Church
Hope International University
Julie Germain
Newberg, Oregon
Sherwood Community Church of Christ
Emmanuel Seminary
2016
Alexander Christian Foundation
Scholarship Recipients
Quentin Byers
Katie Johnston
Mary Johnston
Isaac Williams
Enterprise, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Canby, Oregon
Wallowa Christian Church
Norkenzie Christian Church
Norkenzie Christian Church
Canby Christian Church
Senior at
Boise Bible College
Junior at
Boise Bible College
Sophomore at
Boise Bible College
Graduate Student at
Emmanuel Seminary
$2000 Scholarship
$1500 Scholarship
$1000 Scholarship
$1500 Scholarship
How is the ACF Funded?
Founding
Gift
Regular
Support from
Individuals
Occasional
Support from
Individuals
Regular
Support From
Churches
Occasional
Support From
Individuals
Churches
ACF
Scholarships
The Court Street Christian Church (Salem) helped start the ACF with an initial gift of $2500 in 1993.
The Liberty Christian Church (Salem) provides office space and equipment.
Operating costs are minimal, so virtually 100% of your contributions go toward scholarship grants!
A Golf Tournament is held during the Oregon Christian Convention each year to help raise funds.
A Full Financial Report is Available Upon Request
Endowment Fund
It is a goal of the Alexander Christian
Foundation to establish a fund in
which money will be deposited, held
in trust in perpetuity and invested by
the ACF. Only the interest earnings
Interest
Earnings
from this fund will be used to grant Contributions
are deposited
fund
scholarships to students who are
into the
Scholarships
Endowment
training for careers in ministry for
Fund
Jesus Christ. We believe this is a
Funds are
invested and
key for the ACF of Oregon to expand
the principle
remains on
its ability to help students and ensure
deposit in perpetuity
the foundation’s long-term ability to
Only interest earnings
are used for scholarships
minister to the churches of Oregon.
10% of all contributions to the ACF
As the fund grows,
interest earnings increase,
is deposited in the Endowment Fund.
more scholarships can be awarded
Annual ACF Golf Tournament
Each year the ACF hosts a
Golf Tournament in
conjunction with the Oregon
Christian Convention in
Turner, Oregon. It has been a
successful means of raising
funds for scholarships, as
well as an opportunity for
fellowship and fun!
100% of proceeds from the
Tournament are used to
provide scholarships to
deserving students.
Elkhorn Golf Course
Lyons, Oregon
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Tee Off: 9:00 am
Information and registration
available online!
SUMMARY:
The least number of scholarships awarded in one year:
One (in 1993)
The most number of scholarships awarded in one year:
Nine (1999, 2008)
Total number of scholarships awarded:
One Hundred and Thirty-four
Number of people who have received ACF Scholarships:
Sixty-one Students
Number of different colleges students have attended:
Ten
(Boise Bible College, Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson Bible College,
Kentucky Christian University, Lincoln Christian University, Northwest Christian University,
Ozark Bible College, Pacific Christian College/Hope International University,
Puget Sound Christian College, San Jose Christian College/William Jessup University)
Total dollar amount of scholarships awarded (1993-2016):
$87,250.00
Does an ACF scholarship really make a difference?
Three recipients said it was the difference in being able to afford their education!
Directors of the Alexander Christian Foundation of Oregon
Cory Gant, Chair
Eugene, Oregon
Ron Randall
Stayton, Oregon
D.H. Shearer, Vice Chair
Turner, Oregon
John Stroup
Stayton, Oregon
Tim Doty, Event Coordinator
Milwaukie, Oregon
Jerry Sygney
Salem, Oregon
Kathy Cea, Admin Sec
Salem, Oregon
Please contact us if you are interested in serving as a Director!
You can contact us at:
Alexander Christian Foundation
4742 Liberty Road S #112
Salem OR 97302
(503)364-7573
ACF Web site: www.acfo-online.org
E-mail: [email protected]