FTE Ministry Fellowship: Applications Now Open
The FTE Ministry Fellowship invites undergraduate students to explore their call to ministry and faith-based leadership. Designed to nurture young leaders through reflection, mentorship, and community, this fellowship represents a vital bridge between theological education and real-world ministry.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open. The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is seeking emerging leaders who are discerning a call to serve in the Church and the broader world through ministry and faith-rooted leadership. The fellowship offers intentional spaces for reflection, vocational discernment, and engagement with peers who share a passion for justice and faith.
About the Fellowship
The FTE Ministry Fellowship supports college students who demonstrate potential for ministry leadership and a commitment to faith-driven service. Fellows receive financial support, mentorship, and the opportunity to attend an annual discernment retreat where they connect with faith leaders, theologians, and peers exploring similar paths.
Over the course of the year, fellows are encouraged to reflect deeply on their calling — what it means to serve faithfully, ethically, and creatively in communities that are diverse, evolving, and in need of transformation. This experience helps participants align vocation with purpose and prepare for seminary or other ministry-related work.
Program Benefits
- 📘 Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from faith leaders and theological educators.
- 💡 Discernment Retreats: Gatherings for vocational reflection and theological exploration.
- 🌍 Leadership Development: Training in faith-rooted leadership, advocacy, and ministry innovation.
- 🎓 Financial Support: Grants to assist with educational expenses and fellowship participation.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students (typically sophomores and juniors) enrolled at accredited institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential within their campus or faith communities, a commitment to ministry, and a desire to discern their vocation in service of others.
How to Apply
Interested students can apply online at fteleaders.org. Applications require a brief personal statement, a letter of recommendation, and a reflection on faith and leadership. The 2026 deadline is January 15, 2026.
Since its founding, FTE has empowered thousands of young adults to pursue ministry in churches, nonprofits, and educational institutions across the globe. This fellowship is not merely an academic award—it’s an invitation to discernment, dialogue, and discipleship.
Read more or apply directly at fteleaders.org.
Who is eligible for the FTE Ministry Fellowship?
Undergraduate students—typically sophomores or juniors—who demonstrate leadership, a call to ministry, and engagement in faith-based service are eligible to apply.
What does the fellowship provide?
Fellows receive mentorship, discernment retreats, leadership training, and financial support to pursue their call to ministry through faith and service.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for the 2026 FTE Ministry Fellowship close on January 15, 2026.
Read the original fellowship details on fteleaders.org.
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