Candidate Profile
As potential candidates consider Circle City Fellows, they often ask about the personal characteristics of
participants. What makes a good Fellow? Will I fit in? What should I know before committing to the program?
Successful past participants of the Circle City Fellows have shared many of the following characteristics.
BACKGROUND
Fellows participate in the program for a variety of reasons; primarily:
Desiring a greater sense of calling for their career.
Desiring a deeper understanding of the place of their work within their faith as well as how their faith integrates into their workplace.
Feelings of professional and relational isolation.
Longing for an alternative to a fragmented, overwhelmed, and under-intentional work life.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Most Fellows fall within the following broad categories:
Early to mid-career
Ages ranging from mid-20’s to late-30’s
Aware of the type of work they want and should be doing, but often desiring deeper reflection on their specific role or contribution
Have an interest in understanding how their place in their organization can have influence
Are committed to know more about the city of Indianapolis and how they might contribute to Indy’s thriving.
SPIRITUALITY
Fellows should exhibit:
• A maturing relationship with God in Jesus Christ.
• An openness to new perspectives and practices on spiritual formation and mission.
• The ability to listen to and dialogue with other participants from a variety of workplace, political, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
EMOTIONALLY
Circle City Fellows creates a tight network of participants with value generated from discussing ideas in small groups and corporately. Consequently, Fellows should exhibit:
Strong emotional and relational intelligence.
Enjoyment of reading and discussing ideas with others, including some ideas that likely will challenge their current perspectives.
The ability to consider both big picture ideas and actions to be taken.
The discipline to self-manage and follow through on commitments.
The desire for a broader professional network of like-minded Christians in Indianapolis.
