Stefan Balciunas, Class of 2019

“I’d like to say that I chose Memphis, but really it was the Lord who changed my course and used several people to direct, lead, and affirm me in my decision to pursue the Memphis Fellows,” says Stefan.

Bradley Morrow, Class of 2020

“I thought the program was going to be boring and strictly business,” says Bradley. “I was not expecting to have as much fun as I did. In reality, the Fellows program was one of the most fun seasons of my life.”

“If you are considering applying, just do it. Apply and then prayerfully seek the Lord. He will make it clear if he is leading you there. Apply and see what happens!”

Emma Forrest, Class of 2020

“Memphis is a special program because of the combination of the benefit of host families and all the fellows going to one church. I knew not only my own host family but also other host families. It is nice to feel known and loved by people at your church. Your network of people who know and love you is wide and deep. This may be unique to Memphis, but there is something really sweet about our church family that can’t be replicated anywhere else. Our entire class of Fellows stayed for a year during COVID because they felt loved by this church. I never expected to feel this way. You have to take a chance on Memphis, especially people who aren’t from here.”

Yasmine Isom, Class of 2023

“Host families are an opportunity to do life with other believers. You see an example of a Christian family trying to raise their kids to worship the Lord. It gives you perspective on how to live a Christian life based on how they live and worship together.”