Chicago Fellows
Build Gospel Leaders in Chicago for the World.
With more than 1 million college students and young professionals in Chicago, this city presents an amazing opportunity. Unfortunately, we are dealing with a few problems. 1 in 4 young adults are reporting suicidal thoughts, 59% of generation Z says that church is not relevant to them and the percentage of these young adults who identify as atheist has doubled. Generation Z is the first post-christian generation and 70% of teens are choosing to not follow Jesus during their first year of college. It is safe to say that these future leaders are not attending church. These statistics were taken before the pandemic hit. Can you imagine what the number is now?
ADVANCE.
Advance the mission of Campus Outreach Chicago on the college campus for the Glory of God.
Engage.
Engage the World through serving the local church and the local community in the city of Chicago.
Develop.
Develop your leadership potential to grow your vision and competence as a lifelong spiritual leader.
“Chi Fellows has helped and provided me the ability and framework to build meaningful relationships with those that were in my shoes while being an ambassador for Christ.”
Theological training.
You will attend seminary classes while also being trained by ministry leaders that will develop you in biblical literacy and gospel transformation in your personal life and ministry.
Multi ethnic Leadership.
You will be equipped by a multi-ethnic staff team, in a multi-ethnic ministry context. As a team we have over 40 years of ministry experience an a multi-ethnic ministry context, and our aim is to prepare you to be an effective minister in any context you are in.
Life on Life Ministry.
Four days a week, you will have a ministry target, strategy, and staff partner to be with you at the University of Illinois at Chicago as you engage in life on life evangelism and discipleship.
Local church engagement.
You will experience being connected to a multi-ethnic church that is passionate about equipping Christians to worship God and reach Chicago to reach the world for Christ. Each week, you will be committed to attending the Sunday service and become an integral part of our local church partners.
Authentic community.
You will live with fellow Fellows and do ministry alongside our team, local churches, and students. Room and board is no cost to you, and the greatest benefit will be the lifelong relationships that you create and a vision to build it moving forward.
Multi ethnic Leadership.
You will be equipped by a multi-ethnic staff team, in a multi-ethnic ministry context. As a team we have over 40 years of ministry experience an a multi-ethnic ministry context, and our aim is to prepare you to be an effective minister in any context you are in.
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