ITS Shepherds Fellowship

Application Process

The Shepherds Fellowship exists to cultivate and deploy ministers of the Word through full-time seminary education (min 24 credit hours per year) coupled with hands-on ministry experience and mentorship in a local host church. Fellows are entrusted with the high calling of pastoral formation: growing in knowledge, skill, and character under the guidance of both the seminary and their church.

There are several steps in order to be considered for admission to the Shepherds Fellowship:
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Complete the general ITS student application form (https://indysem.org/apply).
After completing your student application, you will be prompted to submit your application fee and request a pastoral reference.
Have an official copy of your undergraduate transcript sent to [email protected].
Complete the Shepherds Fellowship Application (what you're doing here). Upon completion of this form, you will be prompted to request another reference letter specifically for your participation in the Fellowship.
If married, we will invite your wife into the discernment process.
Select candidates will interview with an ITS representative (this can be done in-person or virtually).
Select candidates will receive an invitation interview with host church(es).

Contact Information

Email *

Last Name *

First Name *

Personal Information

Marital Status *

Do you have children? If so, how many? *

What do your pastors/elders think about your pursuit of ministry? *

Match Information

The following four questions do not impact your eligibility for the Shepherds Fellowship and are being collected to help facilitate the best fit with a host church.

What church denomination/network/association are you currently a part of? *

What church denomination/network/association would you be open to serving in as a Shepherds Fellow? (select all that apply)

In one sentence, what are your convictions regarding baptism?

In one sentence, what are your convictions about ecclesial polity?

Host churches in the Shepherds Fellowship are required to support the ITS Statement of Common Beliefs. We do not require this of students, however, we think it best that prospective Fellows are familiar with its contents. Please read the statement linked below and let us know if you have any questions regarding its contents. You can email questions to our Director of Admissions, Brian Carter, at [email protected]

Enrollment

What was your undergraduate GPA? *

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to the Shepherds Fellowship OR 5+ years of full-time ministry experience OR equivalent part-time ministry experience.

Do you understand and agree to abide by the Shepherds Pact while you are enrolled in the Fellowship? *

In which semester do you intend to begin your MDiv? *

How did you hear about the Shepherds Fellowship? *