Question 1

Important Dates

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Question 2

Can I earn seminary credit while in the Fellows Program?

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DTS Partnership

Dallas Theological Seminary has recognized the Grace Fellows Program as an official Church Partnership Residency Program. As a result, Grace Fellows can receive up to 40 hours of credit through DTS over the course of their two years in the program. This credit is achieved through Program Classes taught by Grace Bible Church leadership, DTS Hybrid Courses hosted at Grace, and the DTS course-by-course program. DTS courses that are hosted at Grace will rotate by semester. Fellows are encouraged to pursue a Masters degree during their Fellowship at Grace, but it is not a requirement to be a part of the program.

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Question 3

What does a typical week look like in the Grace Fellows Program?

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Fellows Job Description:

Administration & Support Raising: 1-2 hours per week
Professional Development: 2-4 hours per week
Theological Development: 5-7 hours per week
Character and Personal Development: 3-4 hours per week
Department Specific Ministry*: 21-27 hrs
Your day-to-day experience is dependent on the area of ministry you are serving in. If you are accepted, you will be under a supervisor who will provide you with specific ministerial duties and will also oversee your spiritual and professional development

Question 4

How long is the Fellows Program?

Answer

The Fellows Program is a two-year program that starts in August and ends two years later in July. *Some exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis*

Question 5

Why do we support raise?

Answer

We have Fellows raise support for their ministry training for several reasons. First, we believe raising financial support is grounded in the Bible. There are countless illustrations in the New Testament of churches and individuals financially supporting the work of those called to the task of ministry. While some individuals may receive their support from a congregation, others receive their support through the generous partnership of many believers and many churches. As a Fellow, you are not only raising funds, but you’re also developing your ministry support team for the future! This leads to the second reason: relationships. Raising support allows relationships to grow and for specifically gifted people to engage in ministry to the Fellow in various ways, like providing prayer, finances, and encouragement. Developing a support team is about much more than finances – it’s about helping individuals in our church and other churches participate in the joy of ministry in relationships with ministers and missionaries. Finally, support raising allows for a Fellow to grow in his or her faith, seeing and experiencing God’s provision in unique ways many have never had. While this may seem daunting, we have seen over the last decade that God uses support team development to grow Fellows in their trust in Christ!

Question 6

How much do we support raise and what does it cover?

Answer

Fellows raise funds for the total cost of their employment (salary, insurance, taxes, and program costs). Reliant’s practice is to work with predetermined salaries for living in College Station and help each Fellow establish a customized budget and a support goal that considers their circumstances. Each Fellow is responsible for raising 100% of his or her determined goal.
Due to the program's intensity, working a second job during the program is strongly discouraged, and often not permitted for most Fellows.

Question 7

How do we support raise?

Answer

In partnership with Reliant, the Fellows Program provides complete support raising training. Every Fellow attends this training in person so that we can provide the best face-to-face preparation possible. Our training includes developing a theology of support raising, demonstrating a biblical perspective on ministry partnership, practically setting support goals, and training vision-casting skills to equip Fellows for success in developing a ministry team. Additionally, each Fellow is given personal coaching and regular communication during the support-raising season. Following training, our Fellows are deputized by Reliant to raise funds for their ministry, leading up to the residency start date in August. Each Fellow can expect to spend three to five months developing a ministry team and raising support, depending on how many weekly hours he or she can invest. All Fellows are expected to be fully funded before commencing their Residency.

Question 8

Who is Reliant and how are they affiliated with Grace Bible Church?

Answer

Reliant is an evangelical Christian mission agency that is a trusted partner with hundreds of missional churches and Gospel-centered non-profits. Reliant partners with missional churches, like Grace Bible Church, to mobilize support-based missionaries for the Great Commission.
Reliant employs all Fellows and “assigns” them to Grace Bible Church. We partner with Reliant because they specialize in equipping and sending church-based missionaries like our Fellows. This partnership allows Grace to focus on ministry and Reliant to serve the Fellows in employment and support team development.

Question 9

Important Dates

Answer

Question 10

Can I earn seminary credit while in the Fellows Program?

Answer

DTS Partnership

Dallas Theological Seminary has recognized the Grace Fellows Program as an official Church Partnership Residency Program. As a result, Grace Fellows can receive up to 40 hours of credit through DTS over the course of their two years in the program. This credit is achieved through Program Classes taught by Grace Bible Church leadership, DTS Hybrid Courses hosted at Grace, and the DTS course-by-course program. DTS courses that are hosted at Grace will rotate by semester. Fellows are encouraged to pursue a Masters degree during their Fellowship at Grace, but it is not a requirement to be a part of the program.

Learn More

Question 11

What does a typical week look like in the Grace Fellows Program?

Answer

Fellows Job Description:

Administration & Support Raising: 1-2 hours per week
Professional Development: 2-4 hours per week
Theological Development: 5-7 hours per week
Character and Personal Development: 3-4 hours per week
Department Specific Ministry*: 21-27 hrs
Your day-to-day experience is dependent on the area of ministry you are serving in. If you are accepted, you will be under a supervisor who will provide you with specific ministerial duties and will also oversee your spiritual and professional development

Question 12

How long is the Fellows Program?

Answer

The Fellows Program is a two-year program that starts in August and ends two years later in July. *Some exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis*

Question 13

Why do we support raise?

Answer

We have Fellows raise support for their ministry training for several reasons. First, we believe raising financial support is grounded in the Bible. There are countless illustrations in the New Testament of churches and individuals financially supporting the work of those called to the task of ministry. While some individuals may receive their support from a congregation, others receive their support through the generous partnership of many believers and many churches. As a Fellow, you are not only raising funds, but you’re also developing your ministry support team for the future! This leads to the second reason: relationships. Raising support allows relationships to grow and for specifically gifted people to engage in ministry to the Fellow in various ways, like providing prayer, finances, and encouragement. Developing a support team is about much more than finances – it’s about helping individuals in our church and other churches participate in the joy of ministry in relationships with ministers and missionaries. Finally, support raising allows for a Fellow to grow in his or her faith, seeing and experiencing God’s provision in unique ways many have never had. While this may seem daunting, we have seen over the last decade that God uses support team development to grow Fellows in their trust in Christ!

Question 14

How much do we support raise and what does it cover?

Answer

Fellows raise funds for the total cost of their employment (salary, insurance, taxes, and program costs). Reliant’s practice is to work with predetermined salaries for living in College Station and help each Fellow establish a customized budget and a support goal that considers their circumstances. Each Fellow is responsible for raising 100% of his or her determined goal.
Due to the program's intensity, working a second job during the program is strongly discouraged, and often not permitted for most Fellows.

Question 15

How do we support raise?

Answer

In partnership with Reliant, the Fellows Program provides complete support raising training. Every Fellow attends this training in person so that we can provide the best face-to-face preparation possible. Our training includes developing a theology of support raising, demonstrating a biblical perspective on ministry partnership, practically setting support goals, and training vision-casting skills to equip Fellows for success in developing a ministry team. Additionally, each Fellow is given personal coaching and regular communication during the support-raising season. Following training, our Fellows are deputized by Reliant to raise funds for their ministry, leading up to the residency start date in August. Each Fellow can expect to spend three to five months developing a ministry team and raising support, depending on how many weekly hours he or she can invest. All Fellows are expected to be fully funded before commencing their Residency.

Question 16

Who is Reliant and how are they affiliated with Grace Bible Church?

Answer

Reliant is an evangelical Christian mission agency that is a trusted partner with hundreds of missional churches and Gospel-centered non-profits. Reliant partners with missional churches, like Grace Bible Church, to mobilize support-based missionaries for the Great Commission.
Reliant employs all Fellows and “assigns” them to Grace Bible Church. We partner with Reliant because they specialize in equipping and sending church-based missionaries like our Fellows. This partnership allows Grace to focus on ministry and Reliant to serve the Fellows in employment and support team development.

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4 pillars

Teach Truth

form character

experience ministry

sharpen vision

MEET THE TEAM

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Meet the team

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Become a fellow!

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Important Dates