Support Pastoral Leaders

Every day, we at Columbia Theological Seminary are called to educate and nurture faithful, imaginative, and effective leaders for the sake of the Church and the world. And today, amidst unprecedented challenges, that calling is more compelling than ever. We have a new way to help us meet the most pressing needs of today.

Levels of Columbia Gift Societies

Columbia Friendship Circle began when the spouses of two seminary professors encouraged other Atlanta wives to contribute one dollar each to help the seminary. From that small group, Columbia Friendship Circle has grown to include all who participate in the Presbyterian Women’s organizations throughout the synods of South Atlantic and Living Waters. Churches from other denominations are also welcome to join.

Their mission continues today in three ways:

• Pray for the students, faculty, staff, and all members of the seminary community
• Encourage men and women to consider Christian ministry
• Provide financial assistance through selected projects that help meet the seminary’s needs

In recent years support has focused on scholarships for students with families and fellowships awarded to outstanding graduates.

To support the goal of five scholarships — $60,000 — make a gift online using the giving form (Be sure to select “Columbia Friendship Circle” from the Designation Drop-down menu), by check, or with stock.

For questions, information, or printed brochures to share, email Valrie Thompson at ThompsonV@CTSnet.edu .

Scripture reminds us of something we know in our bones. We drink from wells we did not dig, eat from trees we did not plant, build on foundations we did not lay. That is the nature of our Christian faith, thanks be to God. 

Just as we have been blessed by those who came before us, we can bless those who come after us. You can leave a legacy for generations to come–a gift, a foundation, for those who come after you—an act of faith. You can help give shape to a reality we cannot yet see, something that will only come into full flower after our days our done. 

Columbia Theological Seminary invites you to consider a planned gift to Columbia as part of your legacy that will support Christ’s ministry through the church that will last.

Endowed Funds Help Columbia

• Strengthen the church for generations to come
• Attract students with the greatest potential for leadership in the church
• Provide resources for our world-class faculty
• Create innovative programs for students and lifelong learners
• Be faithful to God’s call

To discuss your own planned giving toward Columbia Theological Seminary, please contact:

Rev. Dr. Charles A. Wiley, III
Senior Director for Leadership Support
Office of Philanthropic Advancement
404-687-4671
Wileyc@CTSnet.edu

We welcome our gifts in honor or memory of a loved one. You can give online by using the drop-down menu on the Give Now form above or you can mail a check to 701 S. Columbia Dr., Office of Advancement, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA 30030. If you mail a check, please be sure to include the following information:

Gift is in honor or in memory of:______________________

Send notification of gift to:
Name
Address
City, State, ZIP

The person you honor will be notified of your gift. For memorial gifts, we will inform a family member. Gift amounts are not specified.