A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
END OF YEAR REFLECTION
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Happy Holidays from Dr. Candace M. Lewis
President & CEO, Gammon Theological Seminary
“For to us a child is born, to us a child is given, and the government shall rest upon their shoulders. And they will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Creator, Prince of Peace. Their reign and peace will never end. They will rule with justice and righteousness from this time on and forever. The passion of the Lord of Hosts will make this happen.” — Isaiah 9:6
The birth of Christ is the promise of peace, justice, and righteous leadership, reminding us that God’s work in the world unfolds continually through those willing to answer the call. At Gammon Theological Seminary, we see this promise made visible as students are formed to lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion in a world longing for hope.
As we enter this sacred season of reflection and celebration, I write with a heart full of gratitude. Thank you for the many ways you have invested in Gammon Theological Seminary and in the lives of our students. Your prayers, presence, and partnership have fueled a season of transformation and momentum that we do not take for granted.
Through Gammon 3.0, we are boldly living into our vision to become an accredited, financially sustainable, and mission-driven theological seminary by 2030. As the only Historically Black Theological Institution of The United Methodist Church, we carry both a profound legacy and a prophetic responsibility.
GAMMON 3.0: A VISION
BECOMING REALITY
Because of your support, this year we were able to:
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Increase student enrollment by more than 100% since Fall 2023
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Achieve a 92% retention rate and a 68% new student enrollment rate
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Secure over $1.3 million in new grant funding to expand operations and modernize our campus
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Strengthen our academic offerings with five core courses and expanded cross-registration
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Cultivate a beloved community committed to forming prophetic leaders for a just and generative world
Gammon 3.0 is more than a vision—it is a movement shaped by the faith, brilliance, and resilience of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters, and friends. Together, we are reimagining theological education to meet this moment with prophetic clarity and communal care. Your support helps us continue building a legacy that honors our past while equipping prophetic leaders for a just and generative future.
As you consider your end-of-year giving, I invite you to sow into this sacred work. Every gift, large or small, directly impacts the lives of our students and sustains our mission.
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A YEAR OF BOLD PROGRESS
Gammon 3.0 is more than a vision. It is a movement shaped by the faith, brilliance, and resilience of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters, and friends. Together, we are reimagining theological education to meet this moment with prophetic clarity and communal care. Your support helps us continue building a legacy that honors our past while equipping prophetic leaders for a just and generative future.
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BUILDING A LEGACY & SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TOGETHER
As you consider your end-of-year giving, I invite you to sow into this sacred work. Every gift, large or small, directly impacts our students' lives and sustains our mission.
Here’s how your generosity makes a difference:
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$1,000 provides essential resources for a student’s theological education
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$500 supports books, fees, and academic materials for one semester
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$250 underwrites student travel for in-person intensives and events
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$100 helps provide spiritual formation and mentorship experiences
Your year-end gift plants seeds that will grow into the next generation of bold, compassionate, faith-rooted leaders.
Give today at www.thegammonseminary.org/giving and select "Give Online" and the Gammon General Scholarships option.
Together, we are building more than a legacy for our beloved seminary, we are nurturing a movement for a sustainable future.
Thank you for being part of this sacred journey.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
We invite you to give with purpose before the year ends.
Your tax-deductible gift to Gammon 3.0 fuels a movement equipping transformational, faith-rooted leaders to serve a world in need. If you believe in justice, leadership, and legacy, this is your moment to invest in lasting impact. Join the movement to shape a just & generative future by giving today.