Earn a church-based scholarship. Some churches offer limited scholarships, often to church-affiliated schools, and sometimes only in religious studies. There may be a formal application for a church scholarship, but it's probably not as detailed as a secular one.
Major in an area that the church needs. In some cases, a congregation may agree to fund a student who is willing to learn valuable skills and bring them back for use in the mission field. If your study area dovetails with ongoing church projects, the funds for the project may be available to put toward your tuition.
Become a minister. Some churches also offer "on the job" tuition funding for new clergy at seminaries or religious colleges. The job of a minister is becoming more modern all the time. Consider how you could contribute to the ministry of your church as a lifetime career.
Appeal to individual donors. Sometimes, students with tuition needs can host fund-raisers at the church. Talk to your pastor about possibilities.
Apply for financial aid. Some congregations have another wider source of funding. Churches agree to assist with tuition costs for children of less wealthy families in the congregation. Helping out with tuition costs is one way a church tries to level the field within the congregation. Talk to the church leadership about applying for tuition assistance.