Welcome to the 222 Foundation

We are all about equipping the next generation of Christian leaders. 

2 Timothy 2:2 (222) -

“The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others”

We are to owe nothing – 

• Romans 13:8 – ”Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another fulfills the law”

We are to support those who are teaching God’s Word :

• Galatians 6:6 – “Let the one who is taught the Word share all good things with the one who teaches“

We need to mentor and disciple those who are called to shepherd the church:

• 1 Peter 5:2 – “Shepherd the flock of God under you” 

(Percentage of Pastors with Student Loan Debt)

There is a continued increase in disparity

between pastoral salary and seminary cost:

• Avg. nationwide salary for Senior Pastor and Youth Pastor is $57,323 and $36,312, respectively (1)

• Cost of Tuition and Fees for Master’s in Divinity program at following schools (not inclusive of additional fees and living expenses):

• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School -$61,335 (87 credit hours)
• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - $51,744 (88 credit hours)

(1) - Information courtesy of www.payscale.com

ALSO, WHY IS THIS NEEDED NOW?

Quotes from Seminary Students / Pastors we've spoken to:

"There are pastors needed in the inner city with theological training, however, the cost of seminary is prohibitive to them attending"

"As I went through Seminary, the Bible became a textbook for me and not the Word of God that I love!  Man, I wish I had that mentoring during seminary"

"What a relief this ministry takes off the load of students to be able to focus and engage on their ministry, post-seminary.....and yet understand how to practically apply what they're learning!"

Ministry partner kick-off event - Coming Fall 2018!

• For God to raise up the right student partners for the 222 Foundation
• Pray for just the right ministry partners who have a heart for theological education and supporting future Christian ministry leaders
• Pray that God would provide further volunteer mentors who will encourage and disciple 222's student partners
• Wisdom for Fall kick-off event  

• Prayer - Pray for wisdom as noted in Prayer Requests
• Apply to be a volunteer mentor - Details to come in Fall 2018 on how to be a volunteer student mentor

EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR THAT COMES IN FROM MINISTRY PARTNERS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS!!

• Support the ministry financially - Give a recurring monthly gift of $25, $50, $100, $500 per month or more or give a one-time gift to the ministry
• Be a Founding Partner of 222 - Individual or Corporate Sponsors that give $10,000 or more in 2018 will be recognized by a (A) permanent plaque in the 222 Foundation office (B) in press releases (C) website recognition and Foundation events for 2018 and 2019.
• Student Sponsor – Give at the $5,000 per year level or above and 222 will partner you with a specific student to pray and encourage during their year of partnership
• Naming Sponsor for 2019 Golf Outing - For a gift received in 2018, $20,000 rate for committing early to be Event Title Sponsor for 222’s Annual Golf outing which will include, amongst other things, Founding Partner status, 16 complimentary golfers and event recognition
• Considering a major gift to 222? - If you are considering a major gift to 222 or are involved in estate planning and want to include 222 in your plans, contact us.  We'd love to discuss how we can serve and partner with you.
• Leverage a matching Corporate Gift – Work for Allstate, Baxter, Boeing, United etc. with a matching charitable gift program? Have them match your gift to 222. Contact us for more information

Details on where to send financial gifts are noted below In CONTACT US.