31 Days
of Giving
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Double the Hope. Double the Impact.
All December Long.
Every contribution—large or small—fuels our mission and helps prepare courageous leaders who bring hope, justice, and compassion to the church and the world.
As the year comes to a close, your gift—whether to scholarships, the endowment, the annual fund, or another area of passion—carries special significance. Together, these gifts sustain Garrett’s ministry and ensure our students enter the new year equipped and inspired to serve where they are needed most.
This December, your gift to the Annual Fund can go even farther! Every contribution to the Annual Fund will be matched—dollar for dollar—up to $100,000, doubling your impact on our students and the seminary’s mission. And when you give $200 or more to any fund, you’ll receive a pair of limited-edition Garrett socks as our way of saying thank you.
Three Reasons to Give—and Light the World with Hope!
Empower Students Called to Lead and Serve
Every gift helps prepare passionate, faithful leaders for a world that needs them. Financial assistance funded through the Annual Fund makes it possible for students—many juggling work, family, and ministry—to answer their call without the crushing weight of debt. Your generosity fuels their journey from classroom to congregation, community, and beyond
Support Faculty Who Inspire and Equip
Behind every Garrett student stands a faculty member whose teaching, mentorship, and research shape the next generation of faith leaders. The Annual Fund sustains these educators—supporting innovative courses, field education, and research that bridges theology with today’s urgent social and spiritual challenges.
Strengthen a Mission that Matters
For more than 170 years, Garrett-Evangelical has equipped leaders who bring compassion, justice, and hope into the world. Your gift to the Annual Fund keeps that mission alive—helping the seminary remain accessible, inclusive, and boldly committed to preparing leaders who light the world with hope.
“I’m not willing to give up on the role that Christians and Christianity can play in creating a better world...It is not just that the Church can do good work and undo the damage that people and institutions have done in the name of Christ. It’s that it must.”
Dr. Daniel Cobb,
Master of Divinity Student
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“I’ve been hanging out with a lot of Methodist folks in the past two years, and they’ve talked about justice in a way that’s stretched how I understand God. It’s a perspective that emanates justice and truth by empowering the whole person.”
Rev. Moises Mendez,
Doctor of Ministry Student
Frequently asked questions
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"Spiritually I am growing. Back home, there was little room for Bible studies, this program has changed the way that I pray, the way I practice my faith. I’m no longer the same."
Matlidah Dondo,
Master of Divinity Student
Help Light the World with Hope
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