The Rock of Christ residency is a part-time program designed to train up future leaders of Christ's bride in the areas of Bible, theology, preaching, and pastoral ministry. Enrollment will be per semester. It will take approximately two years to finish the program to it's completion, however the resident can terminate at any point he desires.

It is our hope that a residency program will provide a pipeline of qualified and trained elders/pastors to lead future generations of reformed-minded churches and church plants.

Applicants should meet the below criteria:

· Living a life of repentance which is trending towards being qualified to be an elder based on Biblical qualifications (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus). While residents are not Elders, they should be on a trajectory towards being above reproach.

· Able to articulate ministerial calling (1 Timothy 3:2)

· Dedicated to complete classwork and reading assignments

· Able to be onsite in Wichita for training and serving for around 5-7 hours per week (including Sundays)

· Agree with the following: Baptist Faith & Message 2000, Abstract of Principals, Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.

o Any exceptions should be detailed in writing in the cover letter.

Benefits include:

· A $200 monthly stipend

· $10k-15k in free seminary education through Spurgeon College/Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

· Hands on training and experience in pastoral ministry

How to apply:

There are only three slots available per semester for the residency program, so availability is very limited. Serious applications only.

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. In your cover letter please provide:

· Details of your conversion to faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ

· Where you are in your discernment toward a ministry calling (or) Why you believe you are called into ministry

· Any exceptions to the above statements of faith/confessions

· What you hope to get out of a ROC residency