Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects for Young Adults
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Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects for Young Adults support young adults through faith-community experiences and pastoral mentoring to discern a vocation in Christian ministry.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now closed for 2026, replacing the previous open status and November 2, 2026 deadline. FTE also removed the application links.
Funder: Forum for Theological Exploration
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per person for a one-year Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Project
Summary: Supports young adults exploring Christian ministry through experiences with faith communities and pastoral mentoring.
Key Information: Applicants must be ages 18–30 and have attended an FTE Young Adult event or participated in an FTE Course for Young Adults.
Description
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) supports young adults discerning whether Christian ministry is their vocation. Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects connect participants with congregations in communities they want to serve and with pastoral mentors who help them reflect on their experiences. The program aims to broaden participants’ understanding of church leadership, introduce traditional and innovative models of ministry, and clarify next steps in preparation for service through the church.
Projects may involve visiting pastoral leaders and faith communities, undertaking a mini-internship, participating in a ministry network or gathering, or studying a ministry-related topic to share with others. Examples include food justice, online worship and small-group leadership, biblical storytelling, environmental concerns, and artistic practices within congregations.
