In recognition and thanks of the generous annual support of Western Theological Seminary by our faithful donors, the Seminary Fund has several gift clubs. Membership is awarded annually and members are recognized in our Annual Report. If you are interested in giving a gift to the Seminary Fund (which covers annual operating costs), please contact us at advancement@westernsem.edu.

Advocate Partners 

Advocate Partners are alumni/ae and friends of Western whose gifts of $250 - $499 each year to the Annual Seminary Fund express their trust and confidence in the mission of Western Seminary. These gifts provide encouragement and financial support that advocates for the work of the seminary.

Barnabas Partners

Barnabas Partners reflect the spirit of Joseph, called Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement". He sold property and gave the proceeds to the early church, as recorded in Acts 4:36-37. We gratefully recognize those people who give $500 - $999 annually as Barnabas Partners.

Sustaining Partners

It takes faithful partners to sustain the ministry of Western Seminary. Sustaining Partners are alumni/ae and friends who support us annually with gifts of $1,000 - $2,499.

Visionary Partners

Visionary Partners are those individuals whose gifts to the Annual Seminary Fund total $2,500 - $4,999. These individuals possess the vision and commitment necessary to move Western Seminary's ministry forward.

Leadership Partners

Leadership Partners are alumni/ae and friends whose annual gifts total $5,000 or more. They recognize the mission of Western Seminary is to prepare leaders for the Church of Jesus Christ. Their exceptional level of support is crucial to the fulfillment of this mission.

"Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work."
2 Corinthians 9:7-8