Global Action is pleased to announce that our new Global Scholars Program is up and running! Through this scholarship program, one especially promising student in each of our regions will be granted a full-ride to an excellent Bible college or seminary in their area. Not only will the recipients of this scholarship have the opportunity to go deeper in their biblical formation, but they will also give back by serving on Global Action’s team to help equip other leaders in their region!
The Richard and Mary Ann Smith Scholarship – India
Recipient: Sabin Lepcha
Country: India
School: Calcutta Bible College
Program: Master of Divinity
Start Date: June 2023
Anticipated Completion Date: 2026
“With a deep desire to enhance my knowledge and better serve the church and its congregation, I earnestly prayed for further educational opportunities. It was then that Global Action appeared as an answer from God, providing me with the chance to pursue full-time theological studies. I am immensely grateful to Global Action for granting me this invaluable opportunity to pursue my dream.”
Sabin Lepcha
The Rev. Lionel Young Jr. Memorial Scholarship – Africa
Recipient: William Mopel
Country: Kenya
School: Africa International University (AIU)
Program: Diploma in Theology
Start Date: September 2023
Anticipated Completion Date: April 2025
“I am a different minister now through Global Action. Now, I prepare well for ministry. The preciousness of the Word of God and of souls ought to be handled with utmost diligence… What I am passionate about is winning souls and making disciples… I lead an evangelism team door to door for one-on-one evangelism. We have reached 1,600 people, and 200 souls have come to the Lord.”
William Mopel
The Richard and Mary Ann Smith Scholarship – Guatemala
Recipient: Omer Hernández
Country: Guatemala
School: Central American Theological Seminary (SETECA)
Program: Master of Transformational Leadership
Start Date: October 2023
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026
“[I love learning] to apply tools that allow me to enable people’s potential. Many of our students at Global Action have great gifts and abilities but need training and help to be more effective with themselves, their Christian community, and their environment. I enjoy seeing students dare to grow.”
Omer Hernández
The Phil Long Scholarship – Costa Rica
Recipient: José Ignacio Agüero Sevilla
Country: Costa Rica
School: School of Pastoral Studies (ESEPA)
Program: Bachelor’s of Theology
Start Date: January 2022
Anticipated Completion Date: December 2027
“I have a great burden in my heart to do my part in the Great Commission. This pushes me everyday to do all that I can to be better equipped and prepared to carry it out.”
Ignacio Sevilla