Six Year Plan individuals serve during the academic year at Hopkins and SSM, providing pastoral leadership for the church, preaching, overseeing the various ministries over the course of 6 years. During the summers (and possibly during the semester, if online options are available), they take classes at a seminary paid by the program. Currently, we are partnered with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL at a reduced tuition rate.  The structure gives both theological training and practical experience in ministry concurrently. 

During the first two years, the trainees serve as interns in the church under the direct leadership and supervision of the current staff. As they progress, they take on the leadership of the church as older leadership transitions out.  While the plan is named the "Six Year Plan", it is not necessarily constrained to that number -- 5-6 years simply is generally the necessary amount to complete a full M.Div seminary degree at a part-time rate. It also represents our heart for alumni to stay longer and invest in college ministry beyond what is the norm.

The program is completely funded by alumni supporters and friends who have generously contributed to make the plan a reality. Our hopes are to raise up a consistent and stable base of alumni supporters for the Six Year Plan, not just to support specifically Richard and Allen, but to support future trainees of the program. 

In order to do this, we aim to raise $41,095 per person every year. The cost break down is as follows:

• Stipend - $30,000 (starts at $28,000)*

• Taxes (FICA) - $2295**

• Health Insurance - $2800 (max)

• Seminary - $6000

We ask monthly supporters to commit to supporting for 2 years at a time, understanding that supporting for 6 years is difficult for people to plan and that situations may arise. We are also open to one-time donations.