About the CLT Fellows
Founded in 2010, the Charlotte Fellows Program is a nine-month Christian leadership development and training program for young adults recently out of college or graduate school. Young professionals come together from many walks of life to learn about and prepare for the unique calling God has on their lives. The Charlotte Fellows Program seeks to build up leaders in the church while equipping young adults to live out their faith in all aspects of life. Check out the “Week at a Glance” below to get a glimpse into the life of a Charlotte Fellow!
A message from our executive director, Kathryn.
...and from some former CLT Fellows.
Program schedule:
A week in the life.
More details:
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Worship at our partner church: Hope Community Church
Optional: Serve in the children’s ministry (AM) or with the youth ministry (PM).
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Visit a Local Non-Profit:
Fellows are exposed to the needs of the city of Charlotte and have the opportunity to serve in various capacities with multiple local organizations.
Bible Study:
Fellows gather to dig into God’s word, discuss how to apply it to their lives, and pray for one another.
Serve the City:
Fellows volunteer weekly at Brookstone School, a Christ-centered school that serves under-resourced families by educating children spiritually, socially, and academically.
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Fellows Internship/Part-Time Job:
Fellows work a (paid) part-time job Tuesday-Thursday in an industry of their interest.
Fellows Life Together (FLT):
Fellows cook dinner for one another, catch up, pray, and engage in conversation centered around discipleship and applying the Gospel to life.
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Fellows internship/part-time job and dinner with host family.
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Fellows Internship/Part-Time Job
Roundtable or Professional Development:
Fellows gather weekly to hear testimonies from men and women in the community. Once a month, this weekly gathering shifts focus to professional development where fellows learn about networking, interviewing skills, and resume/LinkedIn development.
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Seminary Class:
Fellows strengthen their theological framework and grow in their understanding of scripture, as well as the intersection of faith and work. Previous courses have included: “Redemption & Devotion” and “Culture, Vocation, and Calling.”
Meet with Mentor:
Each fellow is assigned a mentor that they meet with biweekly. This is an intentional relationship of discipleship for the fellow to be known and cared for by someone in a season of life ahead of them.
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When not on a retreat, Fellows are encouraged to explore and enjoy the Queen City, including the Whitewater Center, Freedom Park, Camp North End, local restaurants and breweries, etc.
Other activities:
Special events
Throughout the year fellows will participate in various seminars, service projects, conferences, and mission trips with our ministry partners.
Retreats
Each class will take part in a Welcome Retreat, Vocational Calling Retreat, Biblical Justice Retreat/TFI National Conference, a Sabbath Retreat and Spring Retreat.
Grow
Alongside spiritual growth, one of the markers of the Charlotte Fellows is the emphasis on mental (intellectual growth) and emotional health.