Ichthus Newsletter Winter 2019 | Page 3

As a supporter of LWPT you can change lives! GRANTS CASE STUDY: Miles Tradewell In this issue we hear from Miles Tradewell, a student at the University of St Andrews, who received a grant in 2018. He tells us how your donations have changed his life. For the past two years, LWPT has been extremely generous in supporting me through my MLitt at the University of St Andrews. I’m so grateful for the support as, from a human point of view, it has made these studies possible! I’ve just heard that I have successfully completed the Masters degree, passing with a distinction, which I’m thrilled about! One of my greatest passions is teaching the Bible to others. For several years I’d had a growing desire to complete further study, in order to be better equipped to preach and teach. But—as I’m sure many people can relate to—the cost of formal training always seemed like a massive hurdle. This is where LWPT has made such a difference to me and my family. In the summer of 2017, I’d been accepted onto an MLitt course at the University of St Andrews, but it wasn’t at all clear how we’d manage to cover the cost of the fees. As we’d been praying about this challenge, I discovered the LWPT grant scheme (literally on the last day that they were receiving applications!). Amazingly, my application was accepted and they very kindly offered me a grant. Of course, this made a massive difference from a practical point of view, but more significantly, the incredible timing felt like God’s confirmation that this was the right path for me. Over the past two years, the MLitt has been a fantastic experience and I’m happy to say that I’ll be graduating this December. I’ve learnt so much and it’s had a huge impact on my preaching and teaching. I’m incredibly grateful to LWPT for their generous support. Studying God’s Word and sharing it with others is an immense privilege and this recent period has helped to confirm my sense of calling to this joyful work. I just wanted to take this opportunity to convey my deep appreciation to the trustees and staff of LWPT for their support. It really has made a huge difference. Thank you LWPT for helping me! 3