Winston-Salem Fellows

We packed in a lot with the Fellows before they headed home for Christmas break. We wrapped up our final classes of the semester, served at LEAD Girls and Christmas for the City, and more!  Leader Lunch We met with some incredible leaders this month. We kicked things off with Denise Heidel, Executive Director of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. Denise has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Fellows as a valued employer and Board member. We finished the month with Kelly King, former CEO and Executive Chairman of BB&T, who shared a wealth of wisdom on leadership, faith, and living a life of purpose. We also had the opportunity to serve with LEAD Girls . Our Fellows helped organize bags and supplies they provide the girls they serve, and we spent time workshopping ideas and potential names for a new program they are hoping to launch. We can’t wait to see where they land and how it will impact the girls in their community! Classes We wrapped up a Spiritual Formation c...

November 2025 This past month included our annual trip to Washington DC for the National TFI conference, Friendsgiving, and more!  National Conference Every year we travel to Washington, D.C. for the National TFI Conference. This year we gathered with more than 200 Fellows from across the country, heard from incredible speakers who challenged and encouraged us, and spent our free moments exploring the city. Because of the government shutdown, most museums were closed, but we were still able to visit the Museum of the Bible. We also rented an Airbnb with the Greensboro Fellows, which was a fun change of pace from staying in a hotel. Leader Lunches Noah Downs is a longtime friend of the Fellow and has served as a mentor for several years. He hosted us for Leader Lunch and challenged us with thoughtful insight on community and living with purpose. We also had an incredible view, although it is hard to see in the photo because it was backlit. It is not often that we are escorted around...

October 2025 The Carolina Classic Fair seems to usher in fall here in Winston-Salem. We are now in the full swing of our Fellow's schedule. We've celebrated birthdays, enjoyed the beautiful weather, and more!  Happy Birthday Alana! Sweet Alana is so easy to celebrate! Dharma and Gracie, from the class of '24, threw Alana a party and planned an early morning hike for our girl that loves the great outdoors! Round Table We've continued to be hosted by some incredible alumni and have done a terrible job of taking pictures. Above, Kevin was leading us in worship and Jed (dressed as a pirate) was capturing footage for our video. Thank you to all our hosts this month: Ava, Ellie, Eliza, and Hardy; Molly and Lucy; Drew, Kevin, and Jed; Steve and Christy!  Leader Lunch We are so honored and humbled by the men and women who take the time to invest in the Fellows year after year and share their stories. This month we had the privilege of being with Andrew Applegate, John Bost and ...

  September 2025 It’s hard to believe, but this year marks the tenth class of Winston-Salem Fellows! We can’t wait for you to meet them. The first month has already been full and exciting, and we can’t wait to share some highlights with you. Plus, if you read all the way to the end, you’ll get a special update on what the very first class of Winston-Salem Fellows is up to today! Video Loading    For the past year, we’ve been dreaming about creating a new video to share the Fellows’ stories and highlight the impact of this program. Thanks to Jed’s help, that dream is becoming a reality and we can’t wait to share the finished product with you! Annual Alumni Labor Day Cookout  We kicked off the year with our annual Alumni Labor Day Cookout and it may have been the best weather we’ve ever had for this event! On Day One, we were grateful to welcome the new class of Fellows into the wider Fellows community. Winston-Salem Fellows class of 2026 We’re so excited for you to me...