Thank you for your interest in The Falls Church Anglican Fellows Program. As the founding Fellows program, we have 25 years of rich history in filling classes with young adults eager to enter into Christian community where faith informs vocation, discipleship, academics, fellowship, and family. Above all, we desire to love and exalt Jesus Christ with both heart and mind.
Date: November 30th
Response by: January 15th
Standard Admissions
Date: January 15th
Response by: February 15th
Rolling Admissions
Date: After January 15th
Response by: 4 weeks from date of application
Costs of the Fellows Program
Each fellow raises $7,500 to participate in the program. This money covers the costs for seminary courses, retreats, books, speaker fees, and materials. Room and board is provided by host families who are members of The Falls Church Anglican. During the program year, fellows use their wages for personal needs, and as a nest-egg for start up costs at the end of the year. This makes beginning one’s career in the Washington DC metro area, (with its high cost of living) feasible, and even fun! Fellows typically share housing costs with other young professionals they’ve met through the program, at the completion of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions about Costs
(We’re glad you’re asking this question. Financial stewardship is something we care deeply about — and so should you. You’ll learn more about stewardship and money management, during your fellows program year.)
Why $7,500?
This fee covers every aspect of the program – seminary courses, books and study materials, retreats, speaker costs, and special events. For more about “the why” of support raising, read The Spirituality of Fund-Raising, by Henri Nouwen.
Do I have to raise it all, or can I pay for it myself?
We recommend support raising for all the good reasons that Henri Nouwen explores. But, if circumstances prevent that, or if you would rather contribute your own funds, that’s OK too. You can also raise some and pay some. However you pay for the program, we ask that you invite a committed group of friends to support you in prayer.
What if I don't have a community or potential financial supporters?
Don’t let this scare you! We offer guidance and resources for you. Call us, and let’s talk it through.
What if I have a student loan?
Typically, student loan payments begin in December, and can be paid out of your part-time salary.
What else do I get for the investment?
You get a chance to start your career in one of the most influential and yet expensive cities in America. You get a network of disciplers, professional mentors, and community leaders who care deeply for you — and will help you to Start Well in your career, and all aspects of your life. You get a vibrant intergenerational church with a strong presence in the local community, rich liturgical worship services, and leaders who invest in you. You get a better understanding of how God has wired you for relationship, work, worship, and service. And you get a community of friends with whom to live life. When the fellows year is over, you’ll be rooted in continuing community.
