Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects

The Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects grant provides funding for young adults to design and carry out a project exploring Christian ministry and to develop a mentoring relationship with a pastoral leader. Projects may include pilgrimages, mini-internships, participation in ministry networks or focused study on a ministry topic. Grants support activities that connect applicants with congregations and ministry leaders and broaden understanding of ecclesial models and ministry practice. Projects must be completed within 13 months of application and begin within three months of receiving an award.

$1,000 grant per person; mentoring relationship with a pastoral leader; connection with congregations and ministry networks.

Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old, have attended an FTE Young Adult event or participated in an FTE Course for Young Adults, and be exploring Christian ministry. Applicants must be a US citizen, Canadian citizen, or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.

Submit a grant application form with an identified mentor/sponsoring organization, project description explaining how the $1,000 will be used, a budget limited to allowed expense categories, a photo of the applicant, and any supporting materials. Apply via the online application form linked on the FTE site.