Nazarene Theological Seminary Offering
The Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS) Seminary Sunday Offering is an annual offering in USA/Canada churches, typically held in late January, that provides tuition assistance, scholarships, and support for seminarians, faculty salaries, student jobs, and essential services like libraries and technology to keep the cost of education low. Churches can participate by taking the offering, sharing NTS videos and promotional materials, and inviting NTS students or alumni to speak in worship services.
What the Offering Supports
The Seminary Sunday Offering provides essential funding for Nazarene Theological Seminary’s programs and students by covering various expenses:
- Tuition Assistance: Underwrites the majority of the cost of an NTS education, allowing for lower tuition for students.
- Student Support: Provides funding for student jobs and scholarships.
- Faculty and Staff: Supports teacher salaries and faculty development.
- Infrastructure and Services: Funds building upkeep, technological services, and library books.
- Programs: Supports multicultural programs and continuing education.
How to Participate
Churches and individuals can support NTS through the Seminary Sunday Offering in several ways:
- Take the Offering: Include the offering in your local church’s service.
- Promote the Event: Share the official NTS video, images, and other materials in church newsletters and on social media.
- Engage with NTS: Invite NTS students or alumni to preach, speak, or lead educational activities in your church service to highlight the importance of theological education.
- Give Online: Make a donation directly to NTS through their website’s giving page.
Key Information
- When: The offering is typically on the last Sunday of January each year.
- Purpose: To ensure a quality NTS education remains accessible and affordable for students.
- Theme: The offering often aligns with a theme, such as “Faithful and Effective,” reflecting NTS’s mission and the work of its students and alumni.
