New City Fellows is an immersive program that is meant to foster spiritual growth and life change. The program runs for a year, starting in June and concluding in early May.

• Summer Schedule – Admitted Fellows begin the program with an Orientation and Welcome Reception in June, where they collect their summer assignments to complete over the summer. Fellows also gather for occasional socials over the summer to get to know one another and build relationships.
• Regular Schedule – Around Labor Day, the program begins in earnest, with:
  • Weekly 2-hour classes (typically one cohort meets on Sunday evening, and the other cohort on Monday or Tuesday evening)
  • Monthly Saturday programs in the city focusing on a different industry/vocation
  • Three quarterly retreats, typically in early September, midwinter, and late April/early May
  • Extensive reading (15-20 pages per day) and several projects
  • Guided daily devotionals (5 days a week)
  • Monthly meeting with a New City mentor

Gross tuition for standard applications is $2,000 before scholarships and discounts (see below). It is $2,100 for late applications (submitted before June 15). All tuition goes towards program expenses, including: seminary or MBA-level weekly teaching for nine months from world-class local and national leaders; books and materials; online learning management system; and weekend retreat and Saturday program costs, including meals, snacks, facilities, and room-and-board.

Tuition covers roughly 40% of the cost required to run the program. The remainder of the cost of the program is heavily subsidized by generous supporters and partners.

While the program fee is not an insignificant amount of money for most individuals, for perspective, it may be helpful to consider that the average tuition for one seminary class is $2,000, one 3-hour credit MBA class is $3,500, and a typical executive-level leadership development course costs from $3,500 to $7,000 for a five-day program.

Discounts and Scholarships are available, as well as a monthly payment plan:

• Couples discount of 50% off for the second spouse if sharing books, or 40% off if not sharing books. Each spouse would need to submit separate applications to the program;
• Need-based scholarships are available with 1/4 or 1/2 reductions off of tuition. Requests for scholarships should be submitted in writing with the application materials, or by May 15, in a letter indicating the amount requested and outlining the need for a scholarship. Scholarships are typically very generous.

Applications are accepted between March 1 and May 15 each year, with the program beginning in June.

• May 15 – Standard application deadline
• Late May – Decisions announced
• Sun, June 8, afternoon – Program begins with Welcome Reception and Orientation
• June 15 – Late application deadline

The program then follows a Summer Schedule from June through August, consisting of social gatherings and summer assignments. It then runs on a Regular Schedule from September through early May 2026, including weekly meetings, regular readings and devotionals, monthly Saturday programs, and quarterly retreats (See Program Commitments for more).

Fellows are selected by our admissions committee on the basis of:

• emerging leaders 2-3 years out of college up through mid-career (mid-20s to mid-40s);
• commitment to the gospel, the church, and the renewal of our cities;
• spiritual maturity; and
• ability to fulfill their commitment to the Fellows program.

CONTACT US

Meet with us over coffee or Zoom – our treat!

Attend our Open House + Social on Monday, May 12.

Watch our Virtual Info Session (50 min) by requesting a link at admissions@centerforpublicchristianity.org. Or email us with any questions.