Fellowship Partners Program

Forming Faithful Leaders for a Changing Church

Since 1964, the Episcopal Church Foundation Fellowship Partners Program has supported emerging clergy and lay Episcopal leaders who foster innovation in theological formation and ministerial leadership across the Church. For over sixty years, the Foundation has accompanied scholars and ministry leaders with resources, networks, and opportunities to enhance their talents and strengthen congregational and community life.

Academic Track The Academic track is designed for those pursuing graduate or post-graduate study. This track supports research in areas where The Episcopal Church needs to grow in scholarship and expertise.
Ministry Track The Ministry track supports emerging ministry leaders who are developing innovative projects at the community or congregational level. These initiatives strengthen local leadership, expand ministry capacity, and ideally serve as adaptable models across the wider Church.
Pilot Lay Leader Development Track ECF pilots a new track for active lay members seeking to deepen their ministries through structured training or formation. This track provides financial support and connection to a growing learning community of lay leaders.

Jamie Martin-Currie

Interim Director of the Fellowship Partners Program
[email protected]
800-697-2858

2025 ECF Fellows

ECF is proud to name the 2025 ECF Fellows: Brainerd Dharmaraj, Dorie Goehring, Kenji Kuramitsu, and Demarius Walker.

Meet the 2025 ECF Fellows

ECF Fellows

Since 1964, ECF has awarded nearly 250 fellowships to clergy and lay leaders.

See the full list of ECF Fellows

Frequently Asked

How much money is awarded?

Academic and Ministry Fellowships provide financial support up to $15,000 per person for their first year. Those applying to the Pilot Lay Leader Development Track will receive financial support up to $5,000, depending on need.

What is the 2027 application deadline?

The deadline for the 2027 ECF Fellowship application will be announced when applications open in November 2026.

I have a specific question about the new Pilot Lay Leader Development Track.

For specific questions regarding the Pilot Lay Leader Development Track, please contact Jamie Martin-Currie, Interim Director of the Fellowship Partners Program, at [email protected] or telephone ECF at 800-697-2858

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