Our Stories

The stories of FTE Fellows, Alumni and partners reflect the kind of leadership that will make an impact in the church, the academy and in society. They bring us together to serve others, seek justice, lift up the love of God and neighbor, and spread the Gospel to a world in need of hope, healing and compassion. These leaders are leaving a footprint for the next generation of leaders who will explore and discern their purpose, passion and call to make a difference in the world through Christian ministry. They also prepare and nurture young adults who are discerning God's call in their lives.

     

 

Additional FTE Fellows & Partner Stories

 

 

Charlotte Augustine
FTE Fellow (‘10)

“I quickly discovered that I was naturally drawn to asking questions about God and the meaning of life.”
 

   

Margaret Mitsuyasu
FTE Fellow (’09)

“I want to see the Church engage the changing culture around it to live out the message of the Gospel…”

             
 

Nathaniel Ogden Kidd
FTE Fellow (‘10)

“I see the Church and Sacraments as essential to addressing the dangerous trends of individualism...”
 

   

Dwight Hopkins
FTE Fellow (‘84)

“…each day we should have the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other.”

             
 

Irvin Lilly
FTE Fellow (’08)

“My interest in ministry is to allow God to use me in ways that help my community.”

   

Ali Sevilla
FTE Fellow (’09)

“Community is at the heart of my experience as a Christian…”

             
 

Katie G. Cannon
FTE Fellow (’74)

“My calling was to get the word out to the people.”

   

Richard Newton
FTE Fellow (’09)

“My passion is to invite scholars, churches and the public into conversation about the New Testament…”

             
 

Aaron Ban
FTE Fellow (’09)

“I want to prepare for a ministry of hands-on, down and dirty, community-centered work in the Spirit of Jesus the Christ.”

   

Barbara Kershner Daniel
FTE Calling Congregations Partner

“I think people of all ages are asking life questions, and those are the questions we explore together in the church.”

             
 

Uriah Kim
FTE Fellow (’01-‘04)

“There weren’t enough scholars articulating issues and concerns that my Asian-American community held.”

       
 
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