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	Ali Sevilla 2009 FTE Ministry Fellow Vanderbilt University Divinity School The Episcopal Church “Community is at the heart of my experience as a Christian, and it is the foundation by which I have explored pastoral ministry." More	Richard Newton “FTE’s support allows me to focus on developing as a student and a scholar” I feel especially encouraged, and I look forward to the day when I can pour into students as the FTE has poured into me. More