Pastoral or Church Planting Residency Program

Purpose:

To replicate gospel-centered pastoral leaders who can start and lead ministries within the local church or plant churches and disciple others to expand the reach of God's kingdom.

The pastoral residency program is designed to give aspiring leaders exposure to ministry through observation, education through study, and experience in ministry through service. We hope that through this program, leaders will gain clarity about their calling, gifting, and feel competent and confident to lead others in faith.

Requirements:

20 hrs /wk of study & service; 2 years (pastoral residency); 2.5 years (church planting)
Signed & agreed with Redeemer's Ministry Partnership commitment and Statements of Faith
Evidence of Biblical study skills and spiritual habits
Previous Redeemer's Discipleship Classes highly encouraged

Objectives for the Residency Program:

Lead ministry meetings: Attend leadership meetings & overseer meetings
Prepare and preach a sermon
Plan a Sunday worship service
Coordinate an outreach in the local community
Organize a church event
Disciple and baptize others
Lead communion
Observe wedding and funeral preparation
Develop a clear philosophy of ministry and discipleship plan
Lead a small group or class
Understand the structure of various ministries within the church
Complete Residency Course Work
- Year 1: Devotion, Preaching, Discipleship, Leadership, Relationships or Marriage
- Year 2: Mission, Calling, Entrepreneurship

Extended Learning Opportunities:

Biblical Counseling Certification; National Church Planting Training & Certification

Outcomes: Our hope is for residency participants to join the Redeemer's staff in some capacity, plant a Redeemer's site, or find employment in a ministry beyond Redeemer's. Compensation and employment will be reviewed and discussed after the first 6-12 months depending on the individuals growth and availability of positions.

If you have any questions, you can email Pastor Nick at nick@redeemerschurch.com or Sarah de Leon at sarah@redeemerschurch.com or call the church office at 559-638-3435

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Which track are you most interested in? *

Pastoral Ministry

Church Planting

What previous Biblical education or classes have you taken? *

What previous experience have you had serving in a ministry context? Are you currently serving somewhere? *

Why do you feel called toward this Residency Program? *

How did you come to faith? *

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* I understand that this is a serious commitment that will entail a lot of investment from Redeemer's pastors and leaders and I understand the time commitments of this program. I also confirm that I understand that compensation or employment is not guaranteed but is evaluated on the basis of performance and the current needs and availability of such a role.

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