The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Laborers are Few

During these months of March, April, and May, much attention will be given to ministerial appointments that will be made by Bishop Paul L. Leeland and his Cabinet. As they prayerfully go through this process, perhaps, this season offers each of us the perfect opportunity to ask ourselves the question, “What am I doing to help [...]

Prattville UMW donates $4,000 to Foundation through cheese ball sale

The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Prattville, AL have sponsored a cheese ball sale during the month of December for the past 3 years and given the proceeds to our seminary students. This past December they presented us a check for $4,000 from their sale of Hawaiian, Blue Cheese, and Party cheese balls made in the church kitchen. Leaders of this wonderful effort are pictured ( left [...]

‘The efforts of the Foundation embody the values of community…’

Our lives have been touched tremendously by your generous gifts channeled to us  through the Stegall Seminary  Scholarship Foundation. My time in seminary has provided for me many classroom lessons about our Christian faith, but the most valuable lessons that I will take with me are those about Christian community. Throughout this journey, I have been constantly humbled by your outpouring of [...]

‘Continue to bless the lives of our current and future students.’

I would like to thank all of you for your generous gifts to the Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation throughout my  seminary career. There were many times during this educational experience when my family only made it financially because of your generous donations. While my seminary journey is coming to a close, I hope that you will continue to bless [...]

‘God’s call demanded my very best…’

In two months, a wonderful three year journey will end! The journey challenged me to become a better pastor because of the training received at Candler School of Theology. God’s call demanded my very best, which I could not give without being well trained. However, I could not afford seminary. Finding there was financial help confirmed my call and moved me forward. Your belief [...]