The Leader in Residence Program is a two week fellowship offered to clergy and lay leaders of color who reside in the United States and are involved in active ministry. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide a leader with a time for rest and reflection.

The Scholar in Residence Program offers opportunities for scholars of color to teach at VTS, while offering a time of rest. VTS is accepting application for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Both the Leader in Residence and the Scholar in Residence programs are made possible through the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Initiative and the Carpenter Grant.