General Information

Job Title:

Pastoral Residency: Local Church St. Pete

Job Description:

The Local Church St. Pete Residency is a two-year immersive training program for seminary graduates to serve, learn and grow before being sent out to continue the work of shepherding, teaching and equipping Jesus' church. Residents will be in-person, full time employees in the role of Associate Pastor for 2 years and receive full benefits. Residents will be provided with a wide range of ministry and mentorship opportunities for the purpose of continued pastoral formation, in the context of healthy spiritual, relational, physical and financial rhythms. Residency training will take place through completion of the "work of ministry" and include personal mentoring, leadership opportunities, preaching, and rotations through ministry areas.

To apply: Applicants will submit a document (not to exceed 5 pages, single-spaced) containing the following details to [email protected] by January 15th

Personal Information

• Name
• Address/City/State/Zip
• Phone Number and Email Address
• Current GPA
• Anticipated Graduation Date and Emphasis

Competence

• Educational Background and Awards
• Work Experience
• In what ways have you or are you currently demonstrating leadership?
• How would you describe your strengths and weaknesses?

Character

• Tell us about your journey of faith.
• How have you been involved in your local church – past and present?
• What is something you have learned recently from the Word of God?
• What has God been teaching you lately?
• Tell us about 1 or 2 good books you've read recently (excluding Bible).

Calling

• Tell us about your sense of calling. Where and how do you sense God is directing you to serve Him after graduation from seminary?

References

• Please list the names and contact information of 1 professor and 1 pastor who know you well to provide a reference on your behalf.

Applicants who are selected as finalists may be asked to provide additional writing samples, and/or answers to theological questions.

More information HERE.

Position Qualifications:

• A maturing Christian life marked by a love for God, his Word, and his people who aspires to the office of pastor/elder
• Character and gifting must fit the biblical requirements for an Elder laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1-12; Titus 1:5-9 and Acts 20:28.
• Be familiar with the identity and mission found in Local Church St. Pete's foundational passages:1 Thessalonians 1:3-10 and 1 Peter 2:9-10.
• Theological alignment with Local Church St. Pete
• Embodies the characteristics of Local Church St. Pete's core values and culture
• Displays humility, teachability, and a desire to grow
• Skill in communicating the bible and imparting vision
• Ability to organize, direct, and motivate others
• Residents will be at least 25 years old, near completion of theological degree and looking for in-depth, experiential training in the local church.
• We are currently accepting applications from recent and future (Fall 2025) seminary graduates.

Application Deadline

01/15/2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$55k-$70k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Local Church St. Pete

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Non-Denominational

City, State

St. Petersburg, FL

Description of Organization

Local Church St. Pete is a community of people humbled by the love of Jesus located in the heart of St. Pete. Established in 2019, Local Church St. Pete longs to be disciples who make disciples – inviting others into the mercy and grace we've received and walking in love, hospitality and community towards each other and our city. Wherever you are in your faith journey, our hope is for Local Church St. Pete to be a place to grow in faith, ask hard questions, and explore the truths of who Jesus is and what it means for our lives today.

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