The Fellows Initiative | Christian Fellows Programs for Recent Graduates
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FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES

Spend your first year out of school becoming who you're meant to be.

A 9–10 month Fellows Program, run by a local church in your city: a real paid job, a mentor in your corner, graduate-level theology, and a cohort doing the whole year with you.

29
cities nationwide
9–10
month program
Since 1994
equipping young leaders
Chattanooga Fellows cohort in front of an ivy-covered wall
A Fellows cohort laughing together in front of a church
Smiling Fellows cohort dressed up outside a church
Applications are now open. One common application covers every program
Start your application

OUR MISSION

We seek to inspire and equip
the emerging generation of leaders
for the marketplace, church and society.

A year that's more than a layover between degree and career.

Work, worship and friendship in the same room — here's what the year looks like.

A Fellows cohort smiling beneath a blue truss bridge by the river
Fellows on a bike outing at the Washington Monument
Fellows gathered outside a restaurant patio
Eight Fellows standing in a line outdoors

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Every program is different by city. Every one runs on four pillars.

Fellows cohort together on a night out

Built-in community

A cohort of Fellows in your city, plus a wider alumni network, so you're never doing this solo.

Fellows in professional attire

Paid work

Real work, real pay, a real workplace in your field — and we help you land the job.

Program director with his Fellows cohort

1-on-1 mentoring

A mentor who's walked the path before you and stays in your corner the whole year.

Knoxville Fellows in graduation gowns

Educational courses

Theology and vocation courses on how faith shapes your purpose, work and everyday decisions.

HOW TO APPLY

Three steps to your Fellows year.

  1. 1

    Explore the locations

    Browse programs in 29 cities and note the ones that fit your field and where you want to live.

  2. 2

    Submit the TFI Common Application

    One application, shared with the programs you choose.

  3. 3

    Interview with the program director

A new Fellows cohort standing together outdoors

A WORD FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Faith that shows up on Monday morning.

Head, heart and hands: real theological training, a cohort and mentor who know you, and real responsibility at work and in your city.

Your next step starts with one application.

Questions first? Our team is happy to talk.