EXPLORE THE FELLOWSHIP
SERVE. LEARN. LEAD. The SPH NYC Fellowship is an immersive season of Christian community, service, and spiritual formation in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. Fellows live at St. Paul’s House and become part of the everyday rhythms of the House: sharing meals, praying together, serving alongside our neighbors, and learning what it means to practice hospitality as a way of life.
Fellows are not simply placed into ministry roles. They are invited into the fabric of our community, building relationships with neighbors, volunteers, young people, churches, and friends who have walked alongside St. Paul’s House for generations.
LIFE IN RHYTHM. Fellowship life is shaped by intentional rhythms of prayer, shared meals, service, rest, learning, and community. Fellows serve alongside staff and Volunteer Friends throughout the week while also making space for worship, reflection, mentorship, and life together.
These rhythms are designed to form more than ministry skills. Our hope is that Fellows grow in their relationship with Christ, learn to live and lead from a place of healthy community, and develop practices they can carry with them long after their time at St. Paul’s House.
HOUSING, SUPPORT & PARTNERSHIP. Housing and shared meals are provided at St. Paul’s House as part of the Fellowship experience. Fellows are also invited to build a team of financial and prayer partners who can walk alongside them throughout the season.
We view support-raising as more than meeting a financial need. It is an opportunity to invite churches, family, friends, and others into the story of what God is doing through St. Paul’s House. Our team walks with each Fellow through this process, providing guidance, resources, and encouragement along the way.
WHO CAN APPLY. The Fellowship is designed for young adults ages 18 to 28 who desire to grow in faith, leadership, service, and Christian community. Fellows should be willing to live intentionally with others, embrace rhythms of prayer and service, remain teachable, and participate fully in the life and mission of St. Paul’s House.
You do not need to arrive with everything figured out. We are looking for people who are willing to learn, show up, grow, and serve with humility.
NEXT STEPS. Here’s how to begin the Fellowship journey:
- Read the Fellowship Info Packet - Learn more about life at the House, expectations, rhythms, and the Fellowship experience. CLICK HERE TO READ.
- Complete the Interest Form - Tell us a little about yourself so our team can get to know you. CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT INTEREST FORM.
- Schedule a 30-Minute Virtual Conversation - Connect with a member of our team, ask questions, and learn more about the application process.
- Complete the Application - If the Fellowship seems like a potential fit, we’ll invite you to complete the full application.
- Meet With Senior Leadership - We’ll have a deeper conversation about faith, community, expectations, and whether the Fellowship is the right next step for both you and SPH.
- Discern Together - Our team prayerfully reviews each application. The full process generally takes up to one month from initial interest to a final decision.
FELLOWSHIP LIFE
MINISTRY IN ACTION. Serve alongside our staff, neighbors, and Volunteer Friends through meals, pantry programs, youth ministry, community gatherings, hospitality, and the everyday needs of the House. Fellows gain hands-on experience in what it looks like to practice ministry in an urban, relational context.
FORMATION & COMMUNITY.
Each Fellow is paired with a mentor and participates in intentional rhythms of Scripture, prayer, reading, discussion, and learning with pastors and ministry leaders. This is space to deepen your faith, ask honest questions, develop spiritual practices, and grow into a healthier and more grounded leader.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE. Every Fellow participates in all areas of ministry and community life, gaining a well-rounded experience that develops both practical skills and spiritual depth:
- Hospitality & Youth – Serve meals, welcome neighbors around the table, and walk alongside teenagers through Heartbeat Youth and other community rhythms.
- Community Development – Learn about fundraising, partnership-building, volunteer engagement, communications, and the behind-the-scenes work that helps sustain ministry for the long term.
- Neighborhood Life – Help create gatherings, build relationships with neighbors, and participate in the everyday rhythms that make St. Paul’s House a true community house.
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CURIOUS ABOUT FELLOWSHIP LIFE? You don’t have to know yet whether the Fellowship is right for you. Start a conversation with our team, ask questions, and learn more about what a season at St. Paul’s House could look like. Reach out to Daisy at daisy@sphnyc.org.