AGTS has chosen to honor men and women who have dedicated their lives to serve Jesus Christ and have followed the call of God in ministry, missions and the training of ministers. We acknowledge their generous contribution to AGTS and its mission to shape servant leaders. The Pillars of the Faith initiative is a symbolic and meaningful way to honor these individuals.

Persons being honored have been nominated by the president and approved by the Board of Directors in addition to meeting the following qualifications:

• Dedicated the majority of his or her life to significant full-time ministry
  
• At least 65 years of age; a deceased person may be honored
  posthumously.
  
• An endowment gift of $25,000 or more to AGTS in honor of the
  minister.

Current Honorees

Philip Bongiorno Philip Bongiorno Scholarship	Cordas C. Burnett, Cordas C. Burnett Center for Biblical Preaching	Ken George K. George Scholarship Endowment	Charles Hackett Charles Hackett Center for Pastoral Leadership
J. Philip Hogan J. Philip Hogan Chair of World Missions	Stanley Horton Stanley Horton Endowment	Arthur Klaus Arthur Klaus Preaching Scholarship	Edgar R. Lee DoubleHonors Scholarship
Anthony D. Palma Anthony D. Palma Scholarship	Robert Rhoden R. Rhoden Scholarship Endowment	Del Tarr Del Tarr Missions Scholarship	Thomas Trask Thomas Trask Scholarship Endowment
Lillian Hunt Trasher Lillian Trasher Scholarship	Fulton W. Buntain Fulton W. Buntain Scholarship Endowment	Wayne E. Kraiss Wayne Kraiss Scholarship
What Can I Do? Recommend an individual who fits the criteria to be a Pillar of the Faith honoree. This person may be a family member, professor or minister whom you desire to honor in this venue.   Recruit others to contribute. The $25,000 endowment gift does not necessarily have to come from one individual. Several individuals can contribute toward an endowment.   Contribute toward an endowment in the name of the individual you wish to honor as a Pillar of the Faith.   Bequeath funds to the endowment through your estate planning.   Other Opportunities for Recognition Champions of the Faith Current ministry leaders under 65 years of age who serve as models of Pentecostal leadership worth emulating   Communities of the Faith Churches or Communities that have invested to ensure that the legacy of Pentecostal faith is transferred to subsequent generations   Heroes of the Faith Lay leaders whose service in professional and public settings and to the church merits recognition as an example of Spirit-filled life   More Information For more information call (417.268.1012) or email (development@agts.edu) the AGTS Development Office.

Updated: Friday, May 6, 2011 4:05 PM