The Austin Story Project trains people from congregations, Christian organizations, independent practitioners, and young adults to become lifelong leaders of transformational storytelling that illumines God’s life among us. They learn how to tell their stories, to lead groups of people in sharing stories of regular human life enchanted by holy mysteries, and to convene larger publics for storytelling and reflection. We expect that they will go beyond what we can imagine and set in motion a far-reaching flow of transformative storytelling that continues long into the future. The application deadline is September 1st, so there is still time for you or one of your students to apply! Click here to learn more.
Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects for Young Adult Mentors FTE provides support to church and faith leaders interested in exploring ministry as a vocation with young adults. Leaders are given the opportunity to mentor young adults and expand their view of what they might do through the church while creating a meaningful mentoring relationship. Recipients will receive a $2,000 grant to develop a Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Project. The application deadline is October 30, 2025. Click here to learn more.
Young adults need active communal support as they discern meaning, purpose, and God’s call in their lives. FTE provides cohort-based Discernment Labs for leaders who accompany young adults in their vocational exploration of Christian ministry. For 18 months, participants will be introduced to FTE’s DISCERN Together Framework, which introduces FTE’s proven six disciplines of discernment and the science behind their efficacy. Participants will have a chance to reflect on the practices they already utilize within the disciplines, where they are strongest and where they need more support. Using a grant of up to $15,000, participants will develop a project to experiment with the disciplines in their unique contexts. Applications are now open for collegiate and congregational cohorts. Applications for both 2025 cohorts are due October 20, 2025.
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