Trellis

A Pathway Into Ministry

Ministry was never meant to be done alone.

Trellis exists to equip the next generation of pastors through hands-on experience, personal mentorship, and theological education.

We partner with local churches and accredited universities to provide students with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree while training in real ministry environments.

At Trellis, you’ll find community, calling, and a clear path forward.

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Step Into Your Ministry

Calling Today

If you feel called into full-time ministry, Trellis helps you turn that calling into confident leadership.

Our programs combine academic excellence, practical ministry experience, and personal mentorship—all at no cost for tuition, books, or fees.

THROUGH TRELLIS, YOU WILL:

Earn a fully accredited bachelor's or master's degree.

Serve in a local church for 2-3 years, gaining real ministry experience.

Be mentored by seasoned pastors and leaders.

Join a community of others pursuing God’s call.

Your calling deserves a clear path.

Trellis is that path.

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Invest in the Next Generation of Pastors

More pastors are leaving ministry than entering it. Trellis helps local churches reverse that trend by raising up the next generation of church leaders.

When you partner with Trellis, your church can:

Mentor and train future pastors.

Provide real-world ministry experience to students earning fully accredited degrees.

Invest in the long-term health of your church and community.

Be part of a national network dedicated to rebuilding the pastoral pipeline.

BECOME A HUB CHURCH

Ministry Was Never Meant to Be Done Alone.

Whether you’re sensing God’s call into ministry or leading a church that wants to invest in the next generation, Trellis provides the pathway, the partnership, and the proven approach to equip the leaders the church needs.

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BECOME A HUB CHURCH

Real Stories. Real Ministry.

“Before I started the Trellis Program, I was serving in with a youth ministry with no plans on getting a degree at all. I wasn’t sure what my future was going to look like. Then when I joined the Trellis Program, I was given tangible and practical tools for ministry. I was given the opportunity to lead a ministry and learn how to pastor people well.”

Jordan Biggs,

Trellis Alumni

“Trellis is a well-rounded program that provides high-level education and real-world experience to students at a minimum cost. If you're serious about ministry and the future of the church, you have to find a way to be a part of it!”

Jamie Bell,

Trellis Hub Church Leader