New City Fellows
“It is for this reason that the present age is better than Christendom. In the old Christendom, everyone was a Christian and hardly anyone thought twice about it. But in the present age the survivor of theory and consumption becomes the wayfarer in the desert, like St. Anthony; which is to say, open to signs.”
― Walker Percy, Signposts in a Strange Land

New City Fellows is an eight-month fellowship and discipleship program that equips emerging leaders and professionals to connect faith, work, and culture and become leaders in the renewal of Raleigh and the Triangle.
With an emphasis on formative practices, public theology, and the practical wisdom within the Christian tradition, New City Fellows is an immersive program that provides Fellows with four foundational areas of growth:
Foundational Areas of Growth
Applications for Class of 2024 Now Accepted
Admissions Season Key Dates
- May 15 – Deadline for Applications
- End of May – Decisions announced
- June 4 evening – Welcome Reception
- End of August – Program begins, runs thru spring 2024
Faculty

Daniel J. Lee
Incoming Director of New City Fellows

Josh Chatraw
Executive Director of the Center for Public Christianity

John Yates III
Rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Visiting Faculty
Our faculty each year is comprised of our staff, partner church leaders, and visiting lecturers. This year’s visiting faculty includes:

Warren Kinghorn
Associate Research Professor of Pastoral and Moral Theology at Duke Divinity School; Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center
Jan. 21, 2023

Karen Swallow Prior
Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Apr. 16, 2023

Jonathan Pennington
Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Director of Human Flourishing Ministries
Feb. 10-12, 2023

Walter Strickland
Assistant Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology and Associate Vice President for Diversity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Nov. 6-8, 2022

Lisa Berwyn
Director of Advancement & Donor Engagement at Communities in Schools Wake County
Nov. 5, 2022

Wesley Burks
Dean of UNC School of Medicine and CEO of UNC Health Care
Jan. 21, 2023

Joy Currey
Founder & President of Corral Riding Academy
Nov. 5, 2022

John Fooshee
President of People Launching & Co-Founder of Gospel Enneagram
Dec. 17, 2022

Gil Greggs
Director of Academic Symposia & Upper School History Teacher at St. David’s School
Oct. 15, 2022

Frank Hill
Director of The Institute for the Public Trust
Oct. 15, 2022

John Kane
Founder & CEO of Kane Realty Corporation
Mar. 25, 2023

Pope “Mac” McCorkle
Professor of the Practice at Duke Sanford School of Public Policy
Oct. 15, 2022

LaToya Montague
Executive Director of Communities in Schools Wake County
Nov. 5, 2022

Joan & Jim Perry
Former Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
Oct. 9, 2021

Michele Suffridge
Executive Director of Refugee Hope Partners
Nov. 5, 2022

Taylor Worley
Visiting Associate Professor of Art History, Wheaton College; Project Director of ‘Thinking about Thinking: Conceptual Art and the Contemplative Tradition’
Jan. 29-31, 2023
Teaching Assistants
Anna Christian Allen
ESL Teacher, Wake County Public Schools
Tripp Gordon
Mobilization & Development Director, Campus Outreach
Gabe Magan
Executive Assistant for Convention Relations, Baptist Convention of NC
Ashley Noia
Project Lead, RTI International
Testimonials and Endorsements
“We at CtK (Christ the King Presbyterian) are thrilled at the chance to partner with Holy Trinity and Vintage—two other churches that share a common context and vision. We believe that the New City Fellows will provide first-rate discipleship training for many. But what really makes this program so exciting is that it provides unique opportunities for Kingdom-minded Christians in our distinct churches to develop friendships and partnerships for the common good. ”
Geoff Bradford, Senior Pastor at Christ the King Presbyterian
“I cannot think of a more strategic ministry initiative than New City Fellows. It helps young professionals to take the most important thing in the world – the Gospel – and allow it to shape the place where they spend the most time – Work. If the gospel truly changes our hearts then it will profoundly shape our work. And gospel-centered work will change our city and culture. This is what New City Fellows is all about… it’s what Holy Trinity is all about.”
Rev. John W. Yates III, Rector, Holy Trinity Anglican Church
“At first, I was hesitant to make such a big commitment, but having been through the program, I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions of my life. It completely transformed my personal relationship with God, my approach to work and allowed me to see how deeply connected they are.”
Katie Henderson, Financial Advisor & Gotham Fellow, Class of 2015
“New City Fellows helps young professionals see their vocation as an act of worship and mission, not just self-fulfillment and self-realization.”
Katherine Leary Alsdorf, New City Fellows Founding Director and co-author of Every Good Endeavor
“I am so excited to be involved in this endeavor to teach and equip young leaders how to navigate their faith, work and personal lives. I wish this opportunity had been available to me as a young Christian trying to understand the integration of work culture and faith commitment.”
John Kane, Chairman & CEO of Kane Realty Corp.
“The New City Fellows program is addressing a significant need and I am pleased to be a part of this new initiative in Raleigh. I would have jumped at the chance to participate in something like New City when I was a young professional.”
Bill Roper, Interim President of UNC System