Ministry Partner Initiatives
The Work with Ministry Leaders
Over the past decade, FTE has built relationships with approximately 2,200 organizational partners through grantmaking, convening, and coordination efforts. In recent years, we have collaborated with around 600 institutions, including 196 coordination grantees from Lilly Endowment, to advance our mission.
Program Offerings for Ministry Partners
Experiences
Multi-day events and gatherings for ministry leaders who want to dive deeper into FTE's facilitation practices or discern what's next concerning God's calling
Courses
Opportunities to deepen knowledge and skills in the disciplines of discernment, the science behind their efficacy, and how to use them with diverse groups of young adults
The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment
Leading & Practicing Vocational Discernment - Coming Soonin 2026
Grants
Financial support to church and faith leaders interested in exploring ministry as a vocation with young adults
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Building Networks and Fostering Inclusion
FTE builds on decades of fellowship and grantmaking to strengthen the capacity of institutional networks of ministry leaders. We aim to help these leaders create environments where diverse, inclusive, and equitable approaches to vocational discernment for young adults are both possible and sustainable.
FTE is committed to curating and sharing valuable stories, insights, tools, and resources with the church and academic institutions to advance innovative leadership formation for the next generation.
To connect with our networks and join others journeying through a similar programmatic experience, join the FTE Online Community.
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FTE Discernment Labs
In 2023, FTE launched the Discernment Labs, an important initiative designed to support a variety of collegiate ministries, congregations, and denominational leaders. These labs create a collaborative space where practitioners can share and learn best practices in vocational accompaniment, improving their ability to guide young adults in their discernment journeys.
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FTE's Festival of Discernment
FTE’s Festival of Discernment is a four-day experience during which ministry leaders will have unique opportunities to discern what’s next concerning God’s calling, their purpose, and the church’s future and work in the world.
All of us find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history, navigating profound transitions amidst social, political, and economic challenges. At times, the world feels broken and divided, and we are yearning for a sense of restored hope and renewed direction. Moments like this call us to dream, compel us to imagine, and invite us to discern the possibility of what’s next for us, our communities of faith, and for our small corner of hope in the world. Even in the face of growing uncertainty, discerning the possibility of what we imagine is impossible is the church’s strength and courage.
Be Inspired
FTE has supported over 7,000 young adults, emerging church leaders, and scholars on their journey to their vocations. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our current opportunities for ministry leaders, including grants and special offers.