Training leaders for a lifetime of ministry
The Grace Fellows Program is a two-year educational and ministry leadership program designed to train leaders for a lifetime of ministry. The purpose of the Grace Fellows Program is to develop the character, skills, knowledge, and vision necessary for a lifetime of ministry while assisting the various Grace ministries in fulfilling its vision of helping people find and follow Jesus. Designed for college graduates, the Fellows Program gives participants the opportunity to explore and experience vocational ministry while getting credit from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Fellows will receive classroom instruction on Scripture and Systematic Theology throughout their two years.
Character Development and Spiritual Formation are integral to our training as we prepare Fellows for a lifetime of serving Christ. This comes through both department-specific care and programmatic training.
We desire all Fellows to leave with a better understanding of how God has specifically created and gifted them for ministry. While they might not know exactly what is next, our hope is that after two years they have a clearer vision for where they are going long-term.
Fellows lead on the front lines of the ministry department in which they serve. Fellows are not expected to just watch and shadow others doing ministry, but to lead, teach, and help run their respective ministries.
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Dallas Theological Seminary Partnership Information
| Fall | Biblical Covenants (Trey Corry) Monday 10-12 | |
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| Bible Study Methods (Various Pastors) Monday 2-4 | Counts for DTS Credit (for free!) (3 hrs) BE5101 | |
| Spring | Systematic Theology (Trey Corry + various pastors) Monday 10-12 | |
| Organizational Leadership & Discipleship (Guff) Monday 2-4 | Can take for DTS Credit (3 hrs) EML5811 | |
| DTS Theology Course (ST5101) Online course with one weekend intensive (Feb 6-8, 2025). Weekend intensive required for all Fellows, online course & intensive required for DTS Fellows | DTS Credit (3 hrs) | |
| ST5101 | ||
| Year Long | Character Cohorts (Marty Scott): Monday Mornings 8:30-9:45, monthly development time in small groups focused on common topics and issues facing First Year Fellows. This time covers: stewarding finances, stewarding time, conflict resolution, authority/humility, and reflection on program experiences. | |
| Spiritual Formation: Required for DTS students only, weekly small group of same gender Fellows walking through DTS curriculum with a staff leader or 2nd/3rd Year Fellow | DTS Credit, SF5105 | |
| Care + Culture Lunch + Learns Monday Lunch hour once a month. Attendance is optional, but lunch will be catered for those who RSVP. |
| Fall | Overview of the Old Testament (Marty Scott) Monday 10-12 | Preps Fellows to test out of DTS Bible Courses (BE5102-BE5104) |
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| Biblical Communication (Matt Morton) Monday 2-4 | Can take for DTS Credit (3 hrs) EML5819 | |
| DTS Theology Course (ST5102) Online course with weekend intensive (Sep 26-28, 2024). Recommended for all DTS Fellows. | DTS Credit (3 hrs) ST5102 | |
| Spring | Overview of the New Testament (Marty Scott) Monday 10-12 | Preps Fellows to test out of DTS Bible Courses (BE5105-BE5109) |
| Choice of online DTS Class: DTS students choose an online class that fits their degree program. They should reserve Monday afternoons to work on assignments for this class. (Non-DTS Students do not have to take an afternoon class this semester) | DTS Credit (3 hrs) | |
| DTS Theology Course (ST5103) Online course with weekend intensive (Feb 20-22, 2025). Recommended for all DTS Fellows. | DTS Credit (3 hrs) ST5103 | |
| Year Long | Personal Leadership Cohorts (Whitney + various staff/pastors): Monday Lunch hour, bi-monthly development time. Helps students to grow in self-awareness and knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses through a series of assessments, profiles, and reflections. Includes individual life coaching sessions and preparation for the end of their fellowship with Grace. | Can take for DTS Credit (3 hrs) EML5810 |
| Care + Culture Lunch + Learns Monday Lunch hour once a month. Attendance is optional, but lunch will be catered for those who RSVP. |