In December of 2013 UNC PCM was awarded one of the Lilly Endowment's grants for theological exploration of vocation. Our program is one designed to help our students think seriously about their gifts, the needs in the world, and how they can faithfully walk into a career where they can serve Christ in their own unique way. At times this will mean a call to ordained ministry, but often it is in a non ordained capacity.
Points of Emphasis:
1) A small group cohort that meets weekly with the campus minister for fellowship, study, and prayer
2) Student internships at one of our six partner churches
3) Two retreats during the year with one of those being to a PCUSA seminary
4) An alumni gathering where our alums are able to share with us how their "call" is developing
5) An end-of-year pilgrimage that allows for more intensive time for reflection, leadership development, prayer, and fellowship
We are excited to see how this program helps enhance what we are doing at UNC PCM. In some ways it is helping us do what we have always done, but with this extra support from the Lilly Endowment we are able to increase our commitment to our students and their discerning how and where God is calling them.
Points of Emphasis:
1) A small group cohort that meets weekly with the campus minister for fellowship, study, and prayer
2) Student internships at one of our six partner churches
3) Two retreats during the year with one of those being to a PCUSA seminary
4) An alumni gathering where our alums are able to share with us how their "call" is developing
5) An end-of-year pilgrimage that allows for more intensive time for reflection, leadership development, prayer, and fellowship
We are excited to see how this program helps enhance what we are doing at UNC PCM. In some ways it is helping us do what we have always done, but with this extra support from the Lilly Endowment we are able to increase our commitment to our students and their discerning how and where God is calling them.
