Why give? Your financial support will equip the next generation of Christian leaders with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual depth to make a difference in the world.
Give to Western.
There are various ways you can support the ministry of Western Theological Seminary.
The Seminary Fund
The Seminary Fund: Western’s backbone of support
Your gift to the Seminary Fund makes a direct impact on our students by helping us meet our operating needs without passing those costs along to students in the form of tuition. Through your generosity, students will be able to enter ministry prepared to be pastors, teachers and counselors without carrying an overwhelming burden of student loan debt.
Did You Know?
- It costs Western more than $30,000 per year to educate each M.Div. student
- Annual tuition for an in-residence M.Div. student is $14,935
- The difference between Western’s actual cost and tuition comes from donations from people like you!
Planned Giving
A planned gift is one that you promise to give, but defer until a later date. Planned giving allows you to give a significant donation to Western Theological Seminary without jeopardizing your current or future obligations. Often, there are significant tax advantages to planned giving and planned gifts can be arranged to produce an income to you for life. There are many ways to give a planned gift.
For questions or more information, contact our Development Office at 616.392.8555.
Establish a Scholarship
Donors are making a difference! At Western, more than 90% of students receive financial aid funded through scholarships. With a minimum investment of $25,000, given at one time or over a period of years, you can set up an endowed scholarship to help these future church leaders. Learn more about endowed scholarships.
Please contact Western’s Development Office (616.392.8555) and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Other Types of Gifts
You can be creative in your ways of giving to the work of Western!
Stock/Securities
Giving to Western through securities that have appreciated significantly in value may provide you a substantial tax advantage.
Real Estate
If you own a home or other property you no longer need and you would like to make a charitable gift to Western, giving real property may be an efficient way to meet both goals.
Corporate Matching Gifts
More than 1,000 companies help to increase the gifts of their employees (and sometimes retirees) by matching their gifts. For every dollar you give to Western Theological Seminary, your employer may match it.
Contact Western’s Development Office (616.392.8555) or contact your regional representative directly.
