The Henry Parsons Crowell Award for excellence and innovation in the extension of evangelical Christianity

 

This award was established to acknowledge the significant contributions of the entrepreneurial founder of The Quaker Oats Company, H. P. Crowell, to the extension of evangelical Christianity throughout his life. It is given to encourage others to emulate his zeal for Christ and openhanded example. During the 40 years he served as chairman of the board of Moody Bible Institute, he consistently gave more than 65% of his income to Christian ministry.

 

2007 Award Recipient:

Overseas Council is the 2007 Henry Parsons Crowell Award winner for faithfully providing strategic, broad-base support and encouragement to seminaries and Bible colleges throughout the world.  Overseas Council has been contributing to the fulfillment of the Great Commission since 1974 by assisting non-Western centers for evangelical leadership development to equip pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries, and lay Christian leaders.

 

They accomplish their mission by making available resources for student scholarships, faculty scholarships, campus development, educational resources, and consultation.