ACTEA Mentoring Program 2026

You are warmly invited to apply for the ACTEA Mentoring Program 2026, designed specifically for early-career female faculty in theological education. This year-long program seeks to nurture your spiritual formation, strengthen your leadership skills, and support your personal and professional development.

Before applying, please review the following eligibility and participation criteria:

  • Female currently serving on faculty at a theological institution
  • Hold at least a master’s degree in a theology-related discipline
  • Preferably within the first five years and above of your faculty appointment
  • Able to commit approximately 3 hours per month for one group meeting, and one individual meeting with a mentor
  • Open to sharing areas where you seek growth and development
  • Willing to take the free ICETE Academy course on Mentoring
  • Open to being matched with mentors from interdisciplinary backgrounds
  • Committed to submitting quarterly feedback and progress reports

We look forward to receiving your application and supporting you on your academic and leadership journey.