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Louisville, KY, - [November 15, 2024] – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS) is thrilled to announce the creation of the Dr. Dianne Reistroffer Endowed Scholarship Fund for Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Students, established by alum Dr. Bryan “Champ” Champion (DMin ‘02) to expand financial accessibility for DMin students pursuing advanced theological and ministerial education.

The scholarship fund honors Rev. Dr. Dianne Reistroffer, a highly respected figure at Louisville Seminary who has served as the Director of the DMin program, Seminary Dean, and is currently the program’s interim director. Dr. Reistroffer’s impact on her students and colleagues has been profound, guiding countless seminarians and ministers through transformative spiritual and academic growth.

Dr. Reistroffer expressed her gratitude for the endowment: “I am deeply moved and honored by this scholarship endowment established in my name and in recognition of the financial needs of Doctor of Ministry students at Louisville Seminary. Our doctoral program attracts a diversity of students serving in a variety of ministry contexts, and I am so grateful to Dr. Bryan Champion and Louisville Seminary for increasing accessibility of our degree program by expanding financial support of DMin students.”

“No one is more supportive of our Doctor of Ministry program than Rev. Dr. Dianne Reistroffer,” said Andrew D. Pomerville, President of Louisville Seminary. “Her dedication to generations of LPTS DMin students is beyond admirable. She has a deep and abiding dedication to the academy supporting the church. This scholarship is the perfect testament to her remarkable work for decades at LPTS.”

The Dr. Dianne Reistroffer Endowed Scholarship Fund was initiated by Dr. Champion, who credited Dr. Reistroffer's mentorship and support as instrumental to his success as a student and his subsequent leadership roles in both ministry and secular careers. “I am inspired by the stories of Dr. Reistroffer’s profound impact on students over the last quarter of a century,” Dr. Champion said. “Naming this scholarship fund in her honor allows us to recognize her dedication and create opportunities for others to experience the same transformative education.”

Louisville Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program is fully accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). For over 50 years, the program has offered advanced ministerial training for experienced clergy, focusing on the integration of theology, ethics, and ministry practice. With intentionally small cohorts, a diverse student body, and an inclusive learning environment, the DMin program continues to prepare leaders for Gospel-centered ministry in communities worldwide.

The Dr. Dianne Reistroffer Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide critical financial assistance to future ministers who serve communities in need, many of whom have limited financial resources to pursue advanced degrees. The scholarship will ensure that those called to deepen their ministry can access Louisville Seminary’s unique, world-class DMin program.

To contribute to the Dr. Dianne Reistroffer Endowed Scholarship Fund click here or visit https://lpts.edu/donate.

At Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, we strive to make quality theological education accessible to people in all kinds of contexts:

• Our flexible in person and/or online Master of Divinity allow folks with busy lives -- parents with young children, those working full time, caretakers of aging family members, and so many others -- to pursue a graduate theological education as a part of our LPTS community.
• Our Master of Arts in Religion program - both in person and online - gives students an opportunity to ask questions and develop research projects about the areas of religious life and Biblical study that matters to them. 
• Our residential Master of Arts in Marriage and Family therapy programs offer the ability to work with our world class faculty and ministry and clinical professionals across the Kentuckiana area.

Our Spring 2025 Enrollment is NOW OPEN! Click here to apply or to learn more about our flexible options.

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About Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Founded in 1853, Louisville Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming students from wide ecumenical backgrounds while maintaining its long, historic commitment to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary is led by the Holy Spirit to educate people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere. It is distinguished by its nationally recognized marriage and family therapy and field education programs, the scholarship and church service among its faculty and a commitment to training women and men to participate in the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ. For more information, call (800) 264-1839 or visit lpts.edu. To make a financial gift supporting Christ-centered, justice-driven education at Louisville Seminary, click here.