Illinois Great Rivers Conference 2025 Journal-Yearbook
gifts from the Fresh Wind campaign and the reduction of United’s own debt, the seminary has significantly increased scholarship support for United students. Innovation Center The Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center celebrated the third anniversary since its launch as United’s “research and development” hub for ministry practitioners and thought leaders seeking to create and provide innovative resourcing for congregations. In 2024, the Innovation Center engaged over 2,200 participants through more than 30 live webinars, training events and courses. In Romans 10:14, St. Paul writes: “How shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” United’s students and graduates are going out into the world to proclaim the Good News of God’s unconditional love. Thanks be to God! Kent Millard, President 1 ATS 2023-2024 Annual Data Tables (Table 2.12 and Table 2.2-A) on fall 2023 enrollment. 2 Student data represent unduplicated headcount enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year. Demographic figures represent those who responded.
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