b'CHURCH NEWSBlacks in Theology, Rise to the OccasionBy Maya Wheeler Student Fellowship Endowed Scholarship. Denver Seminaryhascommitteda$100,000tomatch every dollar raised through June 30, 2021, up to T hesnowcouldntkeepfolksawayfromthe$100,000, will be matched. Recipients will be eli-Blacks in Theology Gala, Rise to the Occasiongible for either a $5,000 academic year scholarship thattookplaceonFriday,February7,2020atora$2,500academicyearscholarshipbasedon RestorationChristianFellowship.Thenightwasthenumberofcredithourstheyareenrolledin. blessed with a word from Dr. Ralph Douglas West,The scholarship may be renewed each year until the live music by Carolyn Traylor, and a tribute to Zionrecipient graduate.The goal is to raise $200,000.Baptist Church.This was the 3rd year of the gala.TheeveningwasthesharedvisionofDenver Thisyearstheme,RisetoSeminaryPresidentMark the Occasion celebrates BlackYoung, PhD and Rev. Dr. Felix theologianswhoenrichtheGilbert which is for the Black understanding of theology andchurch to have access to theo-the gospel, recognizes the waylogical training that can serve they continue to shape theol- it best.The Denver Seminary ogyatatimeinourcountryprovides the training and Rev. that is ripe with adversity, andDr.FelixGilbertprovidesthe compelsustoensurefuturepathway to bring the training ministry leader have the edu- to the Black community. cation they need to be a strongMark Young has a heart for voice for tomorrows Church. allbelievingcommunities.He Thepurposeoftheeveningbelievespastorsandothers wastomakeseminaryedu- speakingaboutthewordof cationmoreaffordableandGod should have a solid back-accessibletoBlackstudents,ground of information and rea-to ensure a diverse and vibrantsoning that allows them to tell seminarycommunityintheGods truth. future. Theology training gives faith Aseminaryeducationisaleaders,thefoundationthat powerfultoolinequippingPres. Mark Young allows perishers to trust what leaders theologically, to shapethey are saying is actual truth the future of communities.Itaccording to the Christian doc-provides an opportunity for students to build skillstrine.they will need as a minister, deepen their relation- PresidentYoungrecentlyparticipatedinthe ship with the Lord and grow their Biblical knowl- MartinLutherKingJrMarade.Hefeltasa edge.Christian, its important make a public statement DenverSeminarywasfoundedin1950andthat justice for all matters. serves student from over fifty denominations.It isHe believed to be able to walk a path on a day of agraduate-levelschooloftheology,accreditedbyman who brought racial justice to the forefront was the Association of Theological Schools, the Highera way to say thank you to him and his legacy.Learning Commission, the Council for Accreditation ofCounselingandRelatedEducationProgramsTo learn more about the Black Student Fellowship (CACREP), and the Association for Clinical PastoralEndowed Scholarship or to make a donation.Visit Education. denverseminary.edu/black-student-fellowship-ProceedsfromtheGalawillgototheBlackendowed-scholarshipT hank you for celebrating with us at ourof faith told through both story and song. For that and so much more, we thank you. women to engage the needs of the world Blacks in Theology Gala on Friday. WeWe are happy to share that we are evenIf you have not made a gift to the Blackthrough the redemptive power of the gospel werehonoredthatsomanyguestswerecloser to our goal of fully funding the BlackStudentFellowshipEndowedScholarshipand the life-changing truth of Scripture.abletojoinusdespitethecoldandtheStudentFellowshipEndowedScholarshipat Denver Seminary, we invite you to joinSincerley, snow. It was impossible not to feel the lovebecause of your generous support. Your giftour effort today.ofChrist,askeynotespeakerDr.Ralphhelps to make it possible for black studentsMark Young, PhD Felix Gilbert, DMinWest and gospel singer Carolyn Traylor littoattendDenverSeminaryinperpetuity.We are grateful for all you have done toPresident Directorup the stage with their heartfelt messagesmake it possible for us to prepare men and 2 MARCH 2020 BOCNEWS.com'