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.
Applications are now closed for 2026, replacing the previous open status and November 2, 2026 deadline. FTE also removed the application links.
Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects for Mentors supports church leaders mentoring young adults, funding ministry experiences and reflection to deepen their sense of call and discern next steps.
FTE Ministry Fellowship supports college students with ministry exploration and peer discernment projects to explore pastoral vocations or help others discern a calling to serve the Church and world.
Discernment Labs support faith leaders in testing discernment practices that help young adults explore vocation, meaning, and God’s call, including paths in Christian ministry and service.
Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) Vocational Discernment Grants support United Methodist programs and resources for vocational discernment to increase the number of clergy under age 35.
Vision & Call Internship Program supports young adults through faith-based internships that combine meaningful work, mentoring, and vocational exploration to develop emerging leaders.