The best way to understand the value of nurturing gifted and diverse young people for vocations in ministry and teaching is to meet them first-hand. In these pages, you'll get a chance to meet some very talented young men and women in the midst of answering God's call to pastor, teach or enrich theological education. You'll also meet a few of the pastors, friends and mentors who are helping them explore their paths in this crucial, life-changing work. The stories of their lives are truly 'great stories' — the early chronicles of the next generation of leaders for the church.

Read their stories:
Dr. Dwight Hopkins FTE Doctoral Fellow University of Chicago Divinity School “FTE was a lifeline. The Fund lifted my spirits, boosted my confidence and gave me courage to speak.” More	Julian DeShazier FTE Ministry Fellow University of Chicago Divinity School United Church of Christ "I dream of a world where young people will emerge as the next generation of creative and cutting-edge congregational leadership." More	Nicholas Stoddard FTE Undergraduate Fellow Eastern Mennonite University “Through this fellowship I was able to hear about other people’s experiences working in the church and carrying out ministries of social justice ...” More