John Bennett Award for Ministry
In addition to the Rural Church Award, MSR Center for Rural Ministry recognizes individuals who have made a difference through ministry. This award known as the John Bennett Award for Ministry is designated for "unsung heroes" in ministry who:
- have contributed to the revitalization and renewal of congregations
- have exhibited moral courage in addressing critical issues
- exhibited compassion and care in congregation and community ministry
- who have started new and innovative ministries
- committed their time, talents, gifts or service to a local ministry
- given visionary leadership in congregational ministry
To nominate a person provide the following information:
Submit to MSR-CRM, P.O. Box 104685, Jefferson City, MO 65110 or email krystalmsr(at)earthlink.net by October 19, 2010. Self nominations will not be accepted. Awardees will be formally recognized at the MSR Center for Rural Ministry Annual Dinner on November 13th, 6:00 p.m., at the Olivet Christian Church, Columbia, MO.
- Name and contact information of nominee.
- Church Affiliation
- A very brief (150-300 word) letter of nomination that describes why this person should be the recipient of the John Bennett Award for Meritorious Ministry in Church and Community.
- Name and contact information of the person making the nomination.
Past Recipients
2009 John Bennett Award for Meritorious Ministry
- Mike Miller, St John United Church of Christ, Florence, MO
- Max Marble, Office of Creative Ministries, Columbia, MO
2008 John Bennett Award for Meritorious Ministry
- Uel and Vernie Blank, Columbia, MO
- Cheryl Sanders, Central Christian Church, Higginsville, MO
- J. Joseph Trower, Salem Presbyterian Church, Morrison, MO
2007 John Bennett Award for Meritorious Ministry
- Dale Lenger, Ashland, Peace United Church of Christ Disaster Recovery Mission
2006 John Bennett Award for Meritorious Ministry
- Jan Schwarz, Gower Christian Church
- Robert Elliott, Gower Christian Church
- Richard Duncan, Jacksonville/Cairo Pastoral Unity
- Gail Brown, Mendon, Triplett and Brunswick Christian Churches
- James Hakanson, Court Street United Methodist Church
- Allen Ladage, United Methodist Minister and Educator, Sinclair