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GRTS Awards
Obadiah Award
Now the famine was severe…. Obadiah was a devout believer in the Lord…. Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them in two caves, fifty in each, and had supplied them with food and water. (Obadiah states:) I your servant have worshiped the Lord since my youth. (I Kings 18:1-12) For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. (II Corinthians 4:5)
Purpose
The name Obadiah means “servant.” The Obadiah Award was developed by Grand Rapids Theological Seminary as a means to recognize individuals and organizations distinguished in modeling effective Christian ministry, ministry characterized by a sustained pattern and commitment of learning, serving and leading. A commitment to humble service in ministry reflects self-sacrifice and others-orientated service along with a life-long willingness to grow and mature. A commitment to leadership in ministry recognizes ones responsibility to utilize ones gifts and influence to assist others in the journey of life and faith. Learning, serving, and leading, for ministry and for life are core values at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and central to our mission. The Obadiah Award enables Grand Rapids Theological Seminary to recognize and affirm individuals and organizations that exhibit these values in the practice of ministry.
Selection Criteria
The Obadiah Award will be awarded according to the following criteria:
- Evidence of Christian faith commitment
- Distinguished in modeling learning, serving, and leading in Christian ministry
- Characterized by humility and godliness
- Established reputation for effectiveness in ministry
- Recipient may be an individual or organization
Alumnus of the Year Award
Selection Criteria
- Honors the achievement and faithful service of specific GRTS alumni from a variety of ministry fields.
- Longevity of ministry and extended faithful service are priority considerations for this award. A minimum of 15 years in ministry position(s).
- Candidates posses a reputation for Godly character.
- Individual achievements and professional influence are given careful attention. This includes academic achievement, ministry positions, board service, and other forms of leadership.
- Candidates embrace the Biblical Worldview and Evangelical perspectives on Christian Theology.
Graduation Awards
- Baker Book House - Distinguished in Theology
- Zondervan Publishing House Greek Award - Distinguished in Greek and New Testament
- Zondervan Publishing House Hebrew Award - Distinguished in Hebrew and Old Testament
- Carl B. Hoch, Jr. - Distinguished in New Testament and Greek
- President's - Distinguished in academic performance and service to the GRTS community
- Strauss Expository Preaching - Distinguished in expository preaching
- Leon J. Wood - Distinguished in Old Testament
- Nickolai Wien Pastoral - Distinguished in potential for pastoral ministry
- William Clarence Haas - Distinguished is potential for missions ministry
- Owen John Lydecker Memorial - Distinguished in academic performance and potential for local church ministry
- Educational Ministries - Distinguished in Educational Ministries
- Counseling Ministries - Distinguished in Biblical Counseling
- Academic Dean's - Distinguished with highest grade point average in the class of graduates
