Vision

The Ministry resident serves the church by using their gifts to help equip and mobilize the body. This specific residency will focus on church leadership, worship, and administration.

Experience & Knowledge

  • A growing knowledge of and confidence in handling the Word of God with accuracy and care (doctrinal clarity)
  • Experience in leading leaders, groups of leaders, and various types of teams (leadership)
  • A thorough knowledge and practice of the qualifications of a church leader and how God has gifted him to lead and serve the body (character)
  • Experience in shepherding/caring for individuals and families (shepherding)

Functions & Responsibilities

  • Helps to lead and facilitate corporate worship for Sunday gatherings
  • Helps to ensure that all resources for the worship team and tech team are up to date and accurate
  • Works in partnership with the Worship Director for any additional needs for the worship team
  • Helps plan and execute church wide events
  • Helps the Lead Pastor with various administrative needs
  • Keeps pastors updated on any needs or concerns within the body
  • Spends regular time developing college leaders and assists them in reaching other students (All residents)
  • Participates in weekly staff meetings
  • Completes assignments and trainings as given
  • Helps serve the church in a variety of contexts as needs arise
  • Regularly seeks to learn and grow as a leader

Typical week

  • 20 hours - Ministry Experience (leading and serving in specific ministry areas)
  • 10 hours - Christian Community (leading house church, being a part of huddles, Sunday mornings)
  • 7 hours - Spiritual formation and Leadership development (through spiritual disciplines and residency training with Elementum)
  • 8 hours - Theological Formation (seminary work)

Application & Assessment Process

  • Phase 1 - Apply (10-15 minutes questionnaire to collect more detailed employment information)
    • Click 'Apply to Position' above!
  • Phase 2 - Ministry Assessment (~60-minute questionnaire covering topics related to being a ministry worker)
    • Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be sent an email with a link to complete your Ministry Assessment.
  • Phase 3 - Local Interview
    • An interview will be conducted by your local leadership. They will reach out to you to schedule.

    Upon provisional acceptance, you will register for support-raising training run by Reliant to start your support-based ministry journey.