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What is the LOVEboldly Travelers Program?
The LOVEboldly Travelers Program is a 10-month, cohort learning experience for 10 ministry leaders including pastors, ministry professionals, and those preparing for calls in ministry, particularly people serving in or called to serve in congregational ministries.
What is LOVEboldly looking for in a potential Traveler?
The LOVEboldly Travelers Program is designed to facilitate learning and growth among ministry leaders who (1) identify as
heterosexual and cis-gender (in other words not LGBTQIA+); (2) who consider themselves LGBTQIA+ affirming; and (3) who are actively seeking to develop their affirmation for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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LOVEboldly is strategically and missionally focused on Ohio. Therefore, preference will be given to ministry leaders living, working, and/or studying in Ohio at the start of the program.
Who leads the Travelers Program?
The LOVEboldly Travelers Program is coordinated and led by the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp. An experienced leader in nonprofit, education, and ministry spaces, Ben (he/they) is the Executive Director of LOVEboldly and Pastor at Blue Ocean Faith Columbus.
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You can learn more about Ben by clicking here and on his website.
What's the time commitment for each Traveler?
Each month will consist of approximately three, one-hour sessions:
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An exclusive, educational session in a webinar-format via Zoom.
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A small group call (via Zoom) with all the travelers and Ben.
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A one-to-one coaching session with Ben (either in-person or via Zoom).
There are two, one-day, in-person retreats held in/near Columbus, OH (one in March and one in November). All other activities are held remotely via Zoom. Zoom sessions are recorded and made available to fellows who cannot attend a session. LOVEboldly will do everything possible to make the retreat experiences hybrid for any traveler who cannot make the retreats for an exceptional reason.
​Each fellow will complete a short capstone project as the final piece of the 10-month experience.
What does the program cost?
Cost for the 2025 Cohort - $100 deposit
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The total cost of the cohort learning experience is approximately $1,500 per traveler. However, LOVEboldly is proud to offer this experience to participants at only a $100 deposit.*
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*This does not include travel costs to and from in-person gatherings or any other incidental costs incurred by individual fellows.
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply Now" button below to go to the application. The Priority Deadline is January 31, 2025. After January 31, participants will only be selected as space allows (in 2024 all spaces were taken by the priority deadline).