Claud Slate

Claud Slate Memorial Scholarship Sponsored By The Texas Baptist Bivocational Ministers and Spouses Association

 

In 1987, the First Annual Bivocational Ministers and Spouses Conference was held in Belton at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.  This conference came about through the efforts of  Claud Slate.  At that meeting he was elected President and an informal Association was formed to assure that the State meetings would continue.  He was President for 10 years.  Claud Slate was a great leader and promoter of bivocational ministry.

 

Purpose

The Texas Baptist Bivocational Ministers and Spouses Association has established the Claud Slate Memorial Scholarship for the purpose of aiding those called into bivocational ministry to help finance college and or seminary work at a Texas Baptist University or Theological Seminary.  The scholarship will be a onetime scholarship and a minimum of $300 per person.

 

Eligibility

 

• Must be a Christian and an active member of a Texas Baptist Church.
• Must have a sense of call into bivocational ministry.
• Must be accepted into a Texas Baptist University or Theological Seminary and submit a letter of acceptance from the university or seminary before the final deadline.
• Must provide information related to the call into ministry, school experience and educational desires.
• Must supply recommendations from pastors, teachers, Directors of Missions where applicable as required on the application submitted to the scholarship committee.
• Must be able to attend the Texas Baptist Bivocational Ministers and Spouses Annual Statewide Conference for presentation of the scholarship.
• Must have completed all of the requirements and application must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee before the final deadline.  An incomplete application will be ineligible for review.

  

Investing in the future of Bivocational Ministry in Texas through Education.

 

APPLICATION FORMS AND ALL INFORMATION ARE DUE June 8, 2007.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that all information has been submitted to the Secretary of the Texas Baptist Bivocational Ministers and Spouses Association by the deadline indicated.

 

Rosalind Ray, Secretary

412 Arborlawn Dr.

Burleson, TX 76028

 

For questions and/or information call:  817-295-2160 / 214-460-1833

 

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APPLICATION FORM
2007

 

Please PRINT in BLACK or TYPE the following information:

 

1.  Personal Information

 

Name________________________________________________________________________

 

Mailing Address________________________________________________________________

 

City_________________________________  State__________        Zip___________________

 

Phone Number  (          )____________________E-mail ________________________________

 

Social Security Number   __________-__________-______________          Age_____________

 

Birthdate______/_______/_______      Birth Place_____________________________________

 

If Married:

Name of Spouse_________________________________Occupation______________________

 

Applicant Under 21 years of age:

Father’s Full Name______________________________  Phone No. ______________________

 

Mother’s Full Name _____________________________  Phone No.______________________

 

2.  Church Information

 

Church Name and Mailing Address_________________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________________________________

 

Pastor’s Name __________________________ Church Phone Number (_____)_____________

 

What church activities do you participate in? __________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________________________________

 

3.  School Information

	School Name	Attended From/To	Date of Graduation	GPA
High School
College/University
Seminary
Other

 

Claude Slate Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored By The Texas Baptist Bivocational Ministers and Spouses Association

 

 

What extra-curricular activities do you participate in?______________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Honor/Awards Received___________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

4. References (Name, Address, Zip Code & Phone Number) – Must be at least 21 years old.

 

Pastor/Youth Minister_____________________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

School Teacher or Adult Friend_____________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

Church Worker (Other than pastor)__________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

If pastor is a relative, please give alternate reference______________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

5.  Essay  

 

On separate 8 ½ x 11 sheets of paper, typewritten and double-spaced, write one page on each of the following four topics:

 

1)      How you became a Christian.

2)      Describe your call to the ministry.

3)      Describe your church involvement.

4)      Describe your personal goals and aspirations.

 

I certify that the information provided, in this application, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.  If selected, I will attend the Texas Baptist Bivocational Ministers and Spouses Annual Statewide Conference at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas,

July 13-15, 2007.

 

Applicant’s Signature _____________________________________________Date___________

 

 

Applications must be submitted by June 8, 2007.

Mail application to:

Rosalind Ray, Secretary

412 Arborlawn Dr.

Burleson, TX 76028

817-295-2160 / 214-460-1833