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Luther is committed to meeting these learners where they are, equipping them to lead thriving communities of faith in a changing world.<\/p>\n<h2>Double Your Impact: Give by March 31<\/h2>\n<p>Your partnership ensures that these future pastors, deacons, and church leaders can focus on their formation rather than the burden of student debt. Through the <strong>Jubilee Scholarship<\/strong>, we are making theological education affordable and accessible so our graduates can go exactly where the Holy Spirit calls them. <strong>Between now and March 31, 2026, your gift will be matched 1:1, doubling your impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please join us in raising up leaders for the future of the church. Your gift to the <strong>Every Learner Fund<\/strong> provides the Jubilee Scholarships that make this education possible for the Christian leaders saying \u201cYes!\u201d to God\u2019s call. 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