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Russ Ferguson

The Rev. Russ Ferguson is an active-duty Navy chaplain ordained by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He is currently serving as the battalion chaplain for the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Prior to following his call as a chaplain, he served for 11 years as a submarine officer in the Navy. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1996 with a degree in nuclear engineering and from Duke Divinity School in 2010 with an M.Div.

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Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative

A new grant is available to support endeavors that help children come to know and love God and grow in faith.

The Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative aims to support programs that help congregations strengthen worship and prayer practices that respect how children experience God and express their faith, include children with disabilities, draw upon the arts, create opportunities for Bible storytelling, and connect worship to the daily lives of children and families.

Proposals are due by 5 p.m. (ET) on May 6, 2024.

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