IMT Fellows Program
The Institute for Marketplace Transformation (IMT) has a fellows program, which is a 12-month intensive discipleship community designed to help you grow in your integration of faith and work with a strong biblical, spiritual and theological foundation. Our hope is that this program will also help you become an agent and ministry in marketplace ministry whether in your church, business, workplace, or not-for-profit.
The fellows group will be led by Dr. Paul Stevens and other IMT leaders and is for entrepreneurs, professionals, non-profit leaders, and pastors who are interested in the integration of faith and work. This group is an intensive year of education, training and enrichment in the integration of faith and work. Each person will be a part of a cohort of 2-4 people in the same geographical area.
Dr. Paul Stevens says this about the fellows group, “In sixty years of investment in training and teaching the integration of faith and life, specifically with faith and work, this is the most fruitful thing I have been involved in.”
There are over 100 graduates of 13 past fellows groups, who are actively serving in churches, businesses, and not-for-profits globally in USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Germany, South Korea, and South Africa.
Outcomes and Benefits
1. Opportunity to study, interact, and network with students from different industries and backgrounds. The camaraderie established with other students goes beyond the termination of the Fellows program, providing continued ongoing sharing of marketplace experiences.
2. Fellows program graduates who require more assistance may have access to their mentors after their course completion, subject to the agreement of the individual mentors.
3. Fellows program graduates have priority access to participate in future IMT events, including special seminars and retreats.
4. Gaining a biblical and theological basis for faith and work.
5. Receiving clarity in personal calling and mission.
6. Capacity to contribute to the church and workplace groups.
7. Capacity to develop and share a single course in a teaching or mentoring context on some aspect of the integration of faith and work.
Each person will develop a course of study for teaching or mentoring on some aspect of faith-work integration and have opportunities to minister to business groups, churches and various not-for-profits.
2025 Fellows Programs
We will start our next round of Fellows Programs in January of 2025, and are launching multiple groups across various regions.
International Virtual Group - this group is an English speaking group that will meet virtually every month (Friday, 5-9pm PST)
North America Cantonese Group - this group is a Cantonese speaking group that will meet virtually every month (learn more at this link: https://imtglobal.org/fellows-cantonese )
India Group - this group is for people based in India, and will meet virtually every month
South Africa Group - this group is for people based in South Africa and the surrounding areas, and will meet virtually every month
Brazil Group - this group is for people based in Brazil and will meet virtually every month
Note: We also have Fellows groups running in Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia (there will be a new Fellows group in Southeast Asia starting March 2025). If you are interested in one of those groups, please reach out to us at contact@imtglobal.org, and we will connect you with the group leaders.
A typical Fellows Program includes the following:
Gatherings once a month
Personal mentoring
Reading several great books
Telling your story and being prayed for
At least one presentation (teaching or interview) in a seminar or certificate course with feedback
(Suggested but not required) Undertaking at least two Certificate courses (cost included in overall cost) Note: As the IMT Fellows program constitutes a mentoring experience (MM-6) all participants will gain the Certificate of Completion of Marketplace Transformation and some, who have taken additional courses may receive the Certificate of Marketplace Transformation. Regent College may accept the Certificate for transfer credit for three credit hours for students enrolled in Regent College.
Development of a fully biblical resource on some aspect of the integration of faith and work, preferably with the possibility of implementing this with others (and presentation to the fellows community).
Approximate time investment:
IMT Fellow Cohort Learning Groups (50 hours)
Preparation of a course for teaching or mentoring (40 hours)
(Recommended) Attendance and participation in two IMT seminars or a Certificate course (20 hours)
Reading: Biblical theology, spirituality, integration of faith and work. (50 hours, approx. 5 books or 1000 pages)
Mentoring (10 hours)
Total: 170 hours over 10 months (which is equivalent to 17 hours a month or 4 hours a week)
If you would like more information on this, please contact Tunyi Dzothotso at tunyi@imtglobal.org. To apply for the Fellows program in 2025, please fill out the application form below.
FAQ
Who is your ideal candidate for the Fellows program?
We look for fellows who are enthusiastic about building a strong biblical, spiritual and theological foundation about faith and work integration in their lives and the lives of others. This person is eager to learn and grow in a small community of likeminded individuals, and willing to prioritize the program during the 12 month period.
What is your tuition and what does it cover?
The total tuition is CAD $1500 and covers the operation costs to run the program. Payments are due at the beginning of the year.
Are scholarships available?
As much as possible, we do not want financial costs inhibit suitable candidates from participating in the Fellows Program. We have a limited number of working scholarships available. For more information, please contact Tunyi at tunyi@imtglobal.org.
What are the attendance requirements?
The Fellows Program is an intensive discipleship experience, and expect each fellow to be at all scheduled events (including retreats and monthly sessions) throughout the 12 months. Please prayerfully consider your ability to commit before applying.
When is the application due?
Applications for Fellows 2025 have opened, and we will be accepting applications until December 2024 or until our programs are full. Please fill out the form below to start the application process.
What is the workload for an IMT Fellow?
An estimate of 4-5 hours a week, which includes some a monthly 4-hour gathering, personal study and a working on a project. Additionally, there may be an optional mid-year gathering, depending on the group, as well as a final project at the end of the program.
Apply for the 2025 Fellows Program
If you are interested in the 2025 Fellows program, please fill out this application form, and we will contact you to schedule a Zoom call to discuss details.