Introducing: ZOE FELLOWS

We are excited to share more about ZOE On Campus’ new discernment and capstone project community: ZOE Fellows! Cohorts Launching early in 2027 our ZOE Fellows cohorts will be gathering in person and on-line to pursue practices of vocational discernment leading each participant to their “next faithful yes.” Cohorts will be organized around the cultural languages of each community and will take a variety of forms: retreats, monthly dinners, artistic workshops. A Launch & Learn retreat early in the year will help participants and campus ministers explore and uncover their best adaptations of FTE’s Discern Together framework. Meaning-Making Interviews As the cohorts get underway, ZOE staff will sit down with each Fellow for an interview exploring what they are learning, what vision they are gaining, and what next steps are coming into focus. This is our first chance to catch the vision that each Fellow has to share, and the plans they may be developing for a capstone project. Celebrations & Capstones Toward the end of the year, our second retreat gives Fellows from across the network a chance to gather and celebrate the journeys they have traveled together. For some, this community gathering will mark the culmination of their discernment process. Others may take advantage of an additional opportunity to pitch their ZOE Fellow Capstone Project and receive seed funding to make it a reality. In either case, we will take the time to honor the adventure these Fellows have had and bless them for the adventures yet to come. Why the ZOE Fellows Experience Matters The question of “What now?!” takes up a lot of head and heart space for the young adults ZOE works with. The ZOE Fellows experience is one way we can help young people craft their unique response to that vexing question. With communities helping each other be curious, spend the time necessary to be still and listen, and dream boldly - we’ll all move a bit closer to the kind of life, on campus and beyond, that God hopes for all of us. If you’d like to stay informed about ZOE Fellows, please follow us here on Substack and sign up for our other emails here. Get full access to ZOE On Campus at zoeoncampus.substack.com/subscribe