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 a nine-month fellowship program that equips emerging leaders to integrate their faith and work to impact their workplaces and the city with the Gospel.
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
Faculty

Josh Chatraw
Director of the Center for Public Christianity

Daniel Lee
Program Coordinator 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:

Jonathan Pennington
Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Director of Human Flourishing Ministries
Feb. 11-13, 2021

Andy Crouch
Partner for Theology & Culture at Praxis and Author of The Tech-Wise Family, My Tech-Wise Life and Culture Making
Mar. 4, 2021

Wesley Burks
Dean of UNC School of Medicine and CEO of UNC Health Care
Jan. 23, 2021

Walter Strickland
Assistant Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology and Associate Vice President for Diversity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Nov. 1-3, 2020

Bruce Ashford
Provost and Professor of Theology & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Oct. 4-6, 2020

Lisa Berwyn
Director of Advancement & Donor Engagement at Communities in Schools Wake County
Nov. 7, 2020

Joy Currey
Founder & President of Corral Riding Academy
Nov. 7, 2020

Douglas Estes
Associate Professor of New Testament and Practical Theology at South University
Jan. 24-26, 2021

John Fooshee
President of People Launching & Co-Founder of Gospel Enneagram
Dec. 12, 2020

Gil Greggs
Director of Academic Symposia & Upper School History Teacher at St. David’s School
Oct. 10, 2020

Frank Hill
Director of The Institute for the Public Trust
Oct. 10, 2020

John Kane
Founder & CEO of Kane Realty Corporation
Mar. 20, 2020

Warren Kinghorn
Associate Research Professor of Pastoral and Moral Theology at Duke Divinity School; Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center
Jan. 23, 2021

LaToya Montague
Executive Director of Communities in Schools Wake County
Nov. 7, 2020

Karen Swallow Prior
Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
April 18-20, 2021

Taylor Worley
Visiting Associate Professor of Faith and Culture at Trinity International University; Managing Director of Center for Transformational Churches
Feb. 7-9, 2021

George Yancey
Professor of Sociology at Baylor University and Professor at Baylor Institute for Studies in Religion
Oct. 14, 2020
Teaching Assistants
Alex Ford
Former Marketing and Communications Manager at Jobs for Life
Press McPhaul
Head Coach of NC State University’s Men’s Golf Team
Sally Smith
Program Coordinator at Mission Triangle
Melissa Thornton
Engagement & Learning Innovation Manager at Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
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