Púlpito|Pulpit Fellows

Púlpito Fellows, a program funded by the Lilly Endowment equips ministry leaders to preach beyond church walls. Designed for a new era of faith leadership, this innovative initiative activates leaders to use technology and social media as sacred tools for spiritual formation, public witness, and community impact. We recognize the digital pulpit as fertile ground for sowing seeds of justice and hope. The program trains fellows to deliver inspirational, educational, or transformational gospel-centered, justice-rooted messages that resonate with today’s digital audiences.

Program Overview

The Púlpito Fellows program is a transformative, justice-rooted digital learning experience designed for emerging preachers, church planters, and ministry leaders who are ready to reimagine how the Gospel is proclaimed in today’s world. Rooted in liberation theology, digital innovation, and practical ministry training, this cohort-based program equips participants to speak prophetically and informed theologically on the most pressing issues of the day, online via social media.

Through weekly cohort gatherings, on-demand content, peer learning, and guided tech coaching and one-on-one mentorship, Fellows learn to develop powerful theological messages, build community, and learn how to leverage digital spaces as modern-day pulpits.

Is This Program for Me?

This program is for you if:

You feel called to preach or teach but don’t see yourself in traditional ministry molds.

You feel called to preach or teach and are in traditional ministry molds but want to branch out into the digital wild.

You want to develop your voice and utilize social media, podcasting, or other platforms to connect with people where they are.

You’ve been told your understanding of scripture is “too ________”—but deep down you know they’re necessary for the future of the Church.

You long to connect with a cohort of like-minded faith communicators who care about the gospel being shared accurately and to set the captives free.

Whether you're just starting or have years of ministry behind you, Púlpito Fellows is for those who believe that the pulpit is not confined to a platform or a building; it’s wherever God has placed you to use your voice.