Why Framework?

Do you long for flourishing, especially through truly meaningful work? The Framework Fellows Program equips leaders with a reimagined vision of their work’s purpose and its strong relationship to the gospel’s renewing power for cultural transformation.

Framework Fellows is a high-impact, vocational discipleship program akin to an executive leadership certificate course, consisting of weekly cohort meetings, in-depth theological study, deep spiritual formation, periodic city retreats, and a capstone project designed to leverage your work for gospel-centered impact and transformation of our city.

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Framework Benefits

• Experience a reframed view of God’s intention for your work

• Form rhythms of spiritual formation and a foundational Christian worldview

• Study and apply theology into practical application for everyday living

• Cultivate a deep love for the city of Los Angeles

• Develop a project aimed at creating positive change and impact in your work

• Learn alongside a community of people seeking to grow in their faith

Framework Impact - Snapshots of Change

• A business owner created a beautification effort outside one of their facilities in Skid Row with an eye towards protecting employee safety and drawing city official interest in fostering support for housing, social services, sanitation, and health care.

• A creative screenwriter and director brought reform to their corner of the film industry by pushing back against cultural expectations surrounding slap-stick comedy films and instead modeling principles of joyful humor, beauty, and truth in the creation of a redemptive-minded independent film.

• An entrepreneurial coffee shop owner shifted the culture of their business to combating loneliness and the transient nature of Los Angeles by writing and calling out the name for every order, emphasizing the idea that every customer who walks through their door is made in God’s image and deserving of dignity, respect, and connection.

• An HMO program manager locked arms with six other health professional employees to seek organizational reform in the public health sector for improved employee development, communication, and work-life balance.

Framework Reflection by Commissioned Fellows

• “The biggest impact I’ve had in being part of the Fellows Program is learning that work is not my identity. What I do in work comes from my identity in God.”

• “I would recommend anyone who is interested in personal growth to apply to the Framework Fellows Program.”

• “It allowed me to apply theological foundations and theological notions into practical, everyday living.”

• “It’s a year of really awesome learning, community, and growth.”

• “I did not expect to meet such a diverse group of people who wanted to learn more about their faith and to strengthen their faith.”

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OVERVIEW

1: Metabolize

Metabolize a robust gospel-centered theological and spiritual formation
within a committed community.

Framework provides in-depth study of the biblical narrative and historic Christian doctrines. Readings will be from many of the most significant and historic source materials on relevant topics. The method of learning will emphasize individual spiritual formation. Rhythms of key practices facilitate personal transformation as the starting point in becoming an agent for gospel transformation in our public life. Safe and authentic community will provide a critical element for growth with extensive community prayer, various disciplines, and exploration of our dependence on body life in the church.

2: Imagine

Imagine God's redemptive purposes for all spheres of creation. 

Framework will explore the worldview of the Christian life from its roots in the cultural mandate of Genesis 1-2. The basis and dignity of work, the direction and ordering of creation, and the beauty and wonder of God’s design for the world will be investigated and applied to an integrated framework for culture and the social institutions of human existence. The effects of the Fall will be considered from various levels including our intrinsic alienation from God and each other. Faith requires reimagining God’s redemptive purposes in every social structure which constitute our vocational spheres. Fellows will obtain the ability and appropriate language to interact with concepts of theology and the Christian life, deeper implications of the redeeming work of Christ, and applications of the faith to a thoroughly public theology.

3: Mobilize

Mobilize for vibrant social, cultural and spiritual renewal of Los Angeles.

Framework engages fellows with healing and restorative principles needed for all spheres of social life. Many examples from history of significant lives lived in passionate service and influence for God’s glory and the common good will be reviewed. Our limitations and liabilities as ambassadors of Christ in a still dark and often hostile world will also be considered. Principles of wisdom and learning to both care for and cultivate the good, as well as challenge and replace the idols of our current culture will be addressed. Fellows will propose their own cultural renewal capstone project as part of this program related to their particular vocational sphere.

Testimonials

Feedback from commissioned fellows

“The Framework Fellows Program completely changed the way I value my work and day to day purpose - I am so thankful for the discipleship and growth. I highly recommend diving in and reaping the blessings that flow from it!”

"The program has shaped me and helped me grow in my walk with God and how I view and approach work. It is a special and life impacting program! I am excited!"

"The breadth of the program was particularly meaningful, applying a theological perspective to education, family, business, government, etc. Praying for each other on a weekly basis was also very meaningful."

Program details, Dates, and Commitment

The Framework Fellowship is a nine-month program (similar to an Executive Leadership Development program). The 2023-24 offering of Framework will feature a hybrid format boasting at least two virtual Zoom gatherings per month.

WHO:

• Adults in the Los Angeles area with at least two years working experience;

• Our typical class comprises 50% men and 50% women;

• Participants are working in fields including law, finance, education, science and technology, government, non-profit, design, medicine, and the arts;

• Applications will be accepted in the spring for cohorts beginning the following September;

• Fellows will be selected by an admissions committee from applicants who best demonstrate 1) commitment to the City, 2) spiritual maturity, and 3) ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the Program.

WHEN:

• Begins: Labor Day Weekend;

• Concludes: Memorial Day Weekend.

WHAT:

• Two-hour weekly meetings to discuss extensive weekly readings from major texts of various eras of church history;

• Daily devotionals that unite the group through guided scriptural and devotional readings;

• Monthly Saturday gatherings that provide in-depth training and city excursions;

• Three retreats (typically Labor Day, mid-winter, and Memorial Day weekends) focused on personal reflection and spiritual formation.

TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS:

• $2,000 for Pacific Crossroads members including those in process of becoming Pacific Crossroads members during the application period;

• $2,250 for non-PCC members but must be members of another church in good standing with one of the application references provided being from a pastor of their current church;

• Need-based financial aid is available for partial tuition scholarships and financial aid applications will be sent out after final acceptance letters are sent.

GIVE:

• We seek donors who can enable us to provide financial aid, as needed. You can give to support Framework on our Donation webpage.

If you have questions or would like more details, please send an email to: cfwla@faithandworkLA.com

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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-25 COHORT ARE OPEN

DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 31, 2024. APPLY TODAY!