Category: Meet the Scholars

A Stylin’ Visit with Tony!

August 27, 2021

Next week we begin a new year with the Campolo Scholars orientation on Monday and the 2021-2022 Academic Convocation on Friday, which will mark the official matriculation for the new cohort of Campolo Scholars. We’re excited for new beginnings and the opportunity to learn and grow together, as a cohort, within the int...

A Prayer for Students

August 19, 2021

Can you believe it’s time for "back to school" already? Eastern students are moving in this week, and classes begin on August 30! As the summer draws to a close, I'm thinking about our scholars – both new and returning – and their dreams, plans, and challenges. This year will be full of new adventures, but with all things new come stru...

Congratulations, Campolo Scholars!!

July 27, 2021

We have exciting news to share! Campolo Scholars Abi Fell-Dewalt and Jabre Harris have received prestigious scholarships. These generous awards, in addition to the Campolo Scholarship, not only help meet our students' financial needs, but serve as affirmations of these Campolo Scholars' calli...

Introducing Mike Gankevich

July 13, 2021

One of Tony’s most important and favorite uses of his time these days is counseling and mentoring the Campolo Scholars. Mike Gankevich is one of the Campolo Scholars studying at Eastern’s Palmer Theological Seminary. He recently spent the afternoon with Tony and I was privileged to listen to their conversation. Mike is enlisted...

Visiting with Tony, Ally, and James

June 22, 2021

Before we dive in with a fun update on Tony and the Scholars, I want to remind you that, this month, a special friend of the ministry is offering a matching grant that will double your gift to the Campolo Scholarship Fund. You can

When God calls us to rest…

June 15, 2021

Today, I have a special letter to share with you from rising church leader and Campolo Scholar, Cionie Lum.

Cionie is an excellent example of why the Campolo Center for Ministry program is so powerful and necessary. And right now, a special friend of the mini...

Tony is Always Preaching, Teaching and Mentoring

June 7, 2021

While Tony continues to rehab from his stroke, one of my great joys and privileges is bringing donors, friends and the Campolo Scholars to visit him.

Last Friday, Campolo Scholar, Aidan Link, and I visited Tony. As usual,...

A Word from Scholar, Karen Bennett

April 19, 2021

There's truly nothing quite like hearing directly from the heart of a Scholar to grasp the impact your support is having on the future of the Church. Today I'd like to share a message from Campolo Scholar and Palmer Seminarian, Karen Bennett:   It is with a grateful heart that this letter of thanksgiving comes to you to s...

A Special Letter of Thanks from Cionie Lum

April 8, 2021

Today I am pleased to share a letter with you – straight from the heart of a very special Campolo Scholar: Cionie Lum

The Campolo Center for Ministry, extensive in its reach, cultivates the God-given gifts, talents, and abilities of its students, and nurtures the calling that each student carries. C...

What are the Campolo Scholars up to?

March 9, 2021

Thanks to everyone who celebrated Tony's 86th birthday by sending gifts for the scholarship fund that fund provides for the Campolo Scholars. We are grateful for your par...