A ministry of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches
W. David Warren served as the OARBC State Representative from 1998–2016. He was the beloved pastor to pastors, excellent expositor of the Word, professor, godly husband and father, and mentor to many. He began a life of faithful ministry that spanned more than 50 years, serving first as pastor of Champion Baptist Church in Warren, Ohio, from 1968 to 1976, followed by four years as a professor at Faith Baptist Bible College (1976-1980), then 18 years at Cedarville University (1980-1998), where he specialized in pastoral ministry courses.
While serving as a professor, Dave also maintained an active itinerant preaching and teaching ministry in college chapels, local churches, camps, and conferences across the nation and at times internationally. His love for the local church and pastors made him a natural candidate to become the state representative for the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches (1998–2016). He referred to himself as the “designated friend” of the pastors and churches. From 1999 through 2020, he also served on the Board of Trustees of Cedarville University.
Dave, along with his wife Pat, served the churches of the OARBC faithfully and passionately. Together, they encouraged those actively serving in ministry and those who were seeking to go into ministry. In honor of their passion, the Dave Warren Ministry Scholarship was established to encourage and assist those going into full-time Christian ministry.
Purpose
- Encourage participants to pursue full-time Christian service as they pursue God’s will for their lives.
- Encourage participants to continue their education at an approved Christian institution of higher education.
- Assist participants in furthering their preparation for vocational ministry.
- Assist churches by assisting in the development of pastors and missionaries.
Administration of Scholarship
- The OARBC Council of 12 will administer the scholarship.
- Qualifications for the scholarship include:
- Applicants must indicate a call to full-time pastoral or missionary work.
- Applicants must attend an educational institution whose doctrinal statement is not in conflict with the doctrinal statement of the OARBC.
- Applicants must be a member of an OARBC church.
- Applicants may apply as early as their senior year in high school, but the scholarship is not limited to high school students.
- Dispersing the scholarship will be based upon the following:
- Distribution will be made directly to the educational institution upon proof of acceptance or enrollment.
- Distribution will be made within the first month of classes.
- Preference in the award will be given to those closer to completing their degree.
- This scholarship is a one-year scholarship.
- The OARBC will review applications annually and previous recipients may reapply.
Applicant’s Responsibility
- Applicant must present a letter of acceptance to the Christian institution.
- Applicants must complete a one-page essay on what field they believe the Lord is directing them to as well as a reason for desiring full-time ministry.
- Applicant must present one letter of recommendation from a pastor or church leader from their church (not a family member). Letter must accompany the application form.
- Applications must be submitted to the OARBC in writing by May 1.
Upon approval of the applicant:
- The OARBC will send the funds to the educational institution within the first month of classes.
- The OARBC will notify the applicant by letter.
- The OARBC will publicize the applicant’s name, church, and educational institution in their various media outlets.
Downloads
David Warren Ministry Scholarship Flyer (PDF)
Dave Warren Ministry Scholarship Application fillable form (PDF) This Application will open in a new window for you to fill out, save, and upload below.