Our fellowships are learning environments where participants can explore what it is like to work in vocational ministry. Faith & Vocation Fellowships at Lutheran Campus Ministry are designed to provide opportunities for students to:

• Grow in relationship with God through knowledge and faith practices
• Develop a close community of faith in which to reflect on God’s presence in daily life
• Serve others through partner ministries, exploring the diverse ways Christians serve Christ

Program Details

The Faith & Vocation Fellowship program is a year-long commitment of approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year, excluding finals (15 weeks per semester). Each fellow will receive a stipend of $400 per month September – May (9 months).

The program consists of two parts: the cohort group meeting and service in a partner ministry site.

Cohort group meetings will be held two Sundays per month from 2pm to 5pm during the academic term. These meetings will include three parts:

• A short time for collective spiritual practices based on ancient and contemporary forms of prayer such as contemplative prayer, mindfulness meditation, lectio divina (meditation on scripture), intercessory prayer, the examen, etc.
• Time for group conversation and reflection on issues and topics inspired by experiences in ministry sites and daily life.
• An introduction to several topics including: Biblical Interpretation, Lutheran Theology and Practice, and Faith in Daily Life.

2019-2020 Cohort Meeting Dates:

Each fellow will also be assigned a partner ministry site to serve for approximately 8 hours per week on average.

• Ministry sites will be chosen based on interests of the fellow and needs of the particular ministry.
• Service will include hands on work as well as shadowing and learning from on-site leaders.
• Each Fellow will be assigned an on-site supervisor who will help navigate his or her work.
• The on-site supervisor and fellow will meet 1-2 times per month to reflect on the experience.

2019-2020 Application Process & Timeline:

March 1 – Applications Available
April 1 – Applications Due
April 1-15 – Conversations about program and possible Ministry Site Placements
April 15 – Notification of offer for participation; specific ministry site placement opportunity
May 1 – Deadline for agreement to participate

Contact Rev Emily Tveite emily@lcmmadison.org or 608-257-7178 with any questions about the process, application, or fellowship.

Please read the Application Information, Application Questions, and Covenant Agreement before applying.

Apply here.