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Rev. Stevenson scholarship established by seminary

Category: Lifestyle Published on Wednesday, 25 July 2012 09:45 Written by Courier Newsroom

Reverend James and Linda Ross Brown of Pittsburgh, announced the establishment of the Reverend Jerome Stevenson Scholarship at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh.

Reverend Stevenson went to his heavenly home on Jan. 25. He was the moderator of the Allegheny Union Baptist Association of Pittsburgh and pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church in Clairton. Reverend Stevenson was a 2005 graduate of RPTS.

JERRY O’NEILL, LINDA ROSS BROWN AND REV. JAMES BROWN

“We wanted to honor the work of Rev. Stevenson,” noted the Browns. “His passion for the Kingdom of God was an inspiration to many.” Reverend Stevenson completed three degree programs on the RPTS premises: a Geneva College associate’s degree through the Center for Urban Biblical Ministry, a bachelor’s degree through Geneva College’s Adult Degree Completion Program and a master of theological studies at RPTS. He believed passionately in the role of education in his own life, and in the lives of those to whom he ministered.

“We are very grateful for the vision of James and Linda Ross Brown in starting this scholarship in memory of Rev. Jerome Stevenson,” Jerry O’Neill, president of RPTS, commented. “Pastor Stevenson, possessing an incredible zeal for education, was a highly respected pastor in our city, as demonstrated in his position with the AUBA at the time of his death. We hope that many others will want to contribute to this fund, especially designed to help minority and urban students in the greater Pittsburgh area.”

The scholarship is intended to assist students with tuition and book expenses while studying at RPTS. Contributions to further expand the impact of this scholarship fund may be made to RPTS, 7418 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15208. Please indicate “Jerome Stevenson Scholarship” on your donation