Job Overview

The Pastoral Residency program is a two or three year, postgraduate ministry training program for men who are planning on pursuing full time pastoral ministry. This position will involve hands-on ministry training and pastoral mentorship.

This Resident will be overseeing our Student Ministry as he prepares for further ministry.

Successful applicants will be gifted and motivated men who sense a call to serve in vocational Christian service.  They will meet the qualifications outlined for church eldership as outlined in the New Testament: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1: 7-9.

Job Description

Below are the qualifications:

• Agree with The Grove Church’s Membership Covenant and Statement of Faith and commit to exhibit a lifestyle that is consistent with the same
• High school diploma required
• Pursuing theological education
• Comprehensive understanding of the gospel
• Competent to minister to the body of Christ
• Basic proficiency in written communication
• Ability to adapt to a continually evolving environment and work on a team

Grove Students (target: 70% of time allocation)

• Leads and coordinates weekly youth group meeting (currently on Wednesday evenings) and small group bible studies designed for discipleship, building relationships, fellowship, and outreach to non-believers
• Plans regular large group events during the year
• Participates in the assimilation of new youth into the church (i.e. informal greeting on Sunday morning, follow-up letters, lunches, etc.).
• Pursues relationships with our middle and high school students outside of church (i.e. breakfasts, lunch, attending events, etc.)
• Coordinates and participates in retreats and trips throughout the year, including the summer.
• Recruits, supervises, and trains volunteers who work with youth.
• Communicates effectively with parents and the wider church
• Encourages and helps to facilitate the youth’s participation in church life, to include corporate worship as well as service and missions projects

Ministry Training (target: 30% of time allocation)

• Completes reading and writing projects as assigned by Lead Pastor
• Shadow Lead Pastor with opportunities to debrief afterwards observations and questions (counseling, membership interviews, meetings, etc.)
• Opportunity for further education (seminary, certificates, other training)
• Complete any special projects as assigned by the Lead Pastor