Tools for the journey
Whether you’re exploring the program, preparing to mentor, or looking for something you’ve already downloaded — these resources are here for you.
Program Overview for Potential Fellows
For: Young adults considering applying
A one-page introduction to what the Fellows year looks like, what you’ll do, and who it’s for. A good first read if you’re exploring whether this is the right year.
For Prospective Fellows
Program Overview for Churches
For: Pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders
A concise overview of what it means to be a partner church — what you commit to, what your congregation gains, and how the program works. Ideal for sharing with elders or leadership teams.
Enriching Congregational Life Through Intergenerational Mentoring
For: Pastors and discipleship directors
A deeper look at how the LAT structure works and why it benefits both young adults and mature congregants. Makes the case for intergenerational investment as a congregational health strategy.
Finding Good Mentors for inVocation Fellows
For: Pastors and discipleship directors
A practical guide for identifying, recruiting, and equipping strong mentor candidates from within your congregation. Includes what to look for and how to have the conversation.
For Churches & Pastors
Mentor Quick Reference Guide
For: Current and prospective mentors
Everything a mentor needs in one place — the program structure, the three-story framework, key questions to ask, and how to support a Fellow through each month of the year.
How to Have a Fruitful Mentoring Relationship
For: Current and prospective mentors
Four frameworks for mentor-mentee meetings — free-form, book-based, discussion guide, and Examen-based — with practical guidance for making the most of your time together.
For Mentors
The Examen Journal
For: Fellows, mentors, and anyone interested in spiritual formation
A 36-week guided journal for weekly spiritual reflection, tied to the inVocation program themes. Designed to help you pay attention to where God is at work in your ordinary life.
Blessed Be the In Between
For: Fellows, mentors, and anyone interested in spiritual formation
A collection of worship songs emerging from the experience of young adults in West Michigan produced in collaboration with The Porter’s Gate and Fuller’s DePree Center.
For Everyone
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We are always updating and expanding our resource library. Keep checking back for new content and tools designed to support you in your journey of spiritual formation, leadership, and faith integration.