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Improving Mission Innovation
 In 2003,
realizing the cultural challenges of world missions, anthropology student, Bryan
D. Sisson, had the determined foresight to establish a private foundation for
the advancement of missionary endeavors of the Restoration Movement. His
personal attention to this dream visualized the importance of advancing
Christianity around the world by supporting missionaries who sacrificially carry
that message into the 21st century. The Antioch Foundation
focuses on that vision by
supporting cutting-edge ministry implementation, recognizing those
servants whose exemplary ministries light the way for generations to
come, and encouraging the best and brightest students to ready themselves
for the challenges ahead.
Program and Project Grants
Ministry affects the way
we view life and live in the world. Effective missionary outreach provides
imperative realization of compassion and hope in Christ to
lost people groups around the globe. Providing a strong financial base for
future development of Christianity in diverse cultures stands as the initial
goal of the Foundation. Applicants are urged to apply for Grants that are
specific to mission outreach and which will further the advancement the Gospel
of Christ for generations to come. Applicants must present mission needs
which are clearly articulated to meet the established tax-exempt purposes of the
Antioch Foundation.
Awards for Mission Servants
The
Antioch Foundation strongly encourages the talent, dedication, and contributions
that emerging and eminent missionaries have made to fulfill the great
commission. The Antioch Foundation recognizes individual servants at all stages of their careers. For those
in the earliest phase of their mission work, "The Timothy Award” gives
special recognition and encouragement to continue. Mid-career
missionaries, who have demonstrated many accomplishments and whose work promises
so much more, are eligible for "The Barnabas Award”. Finally, "The
Apostle Paul Award” honors those whose lifetime commitment reflects
outstanding accomplishments, and who have served as exemplars to others to
achieve on the mission field.
Scholarship Awards
Expanding
mission ministry cannot thrive without nourishing our most intelligent and
inquiring minds to pursue the discipline of serving Christ on the mission field.
The Antioch Foundation funds scholarships for college students through the
“Restoration Heritage Scholarship Award” program. The
scholarships assist distinguished students with an express interest as a
missions candidate to attend college in preparation for their work in
global evangelism. Scholarships for academically gifted graduate students
who are furthering their education for the mission field are also awarded
annually.
Since it’s beginning in June of
2003, the Antioch Foundation has forged the way, as a leader in maximizing
stewardship potential to better the advancement of world wide accomplishments
for Christ. In the fall of 2003, the Board of Trustees and staff launched the,
“CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW CENTURY OF MISSIONS OUTREACH”, to extend that influence
and make an even greater impact. This effort, the first fundraising campaign in
the Foundation's history, seeks to raise $1 million by 2010.
Please read more about our specific grant and award programs, as
well as information on the Campaign for a New Century of Missions Outreach by browsing through our site.
Should you wish to make a donation to the Antioch Foundation please read, “How
to Give to the Antioch Foundation”.
If you have any comments or questions please contact us. Thank you for
your prayerful consideration.
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