Pastoral Residency
Program Overview
Our residency equips pastoral residents with the skills and experience necessary for thriving in ministry, particularly in the unique spiritual context of New England. You’ll partner with a vibrant congregation and a dedicated pastoral team to grow in your calling, character, and competencies for ministry while preparing for the long-term challenges of pastoral leadership.
Highlights of the Residency:
• Scriptural Focus: Grow in prayerful study of God’s Word to serve God’s people
• Preaching and Teaching Opportunities: Regular preaching and teaching locally and in partner churches
• Fostering Sustainable Patterns: Learn to be mindful of spiritual, relational, physical and financial health amidst ministry
• Pastoral Experience: Grow in pastoral care and practices, including planning worship services, conducting weddings and funerals, counseling and visitation
• Developing as a Leader: Work closely with pastors and elders in leading the flock
• Network Building: Attend ministry conferences and connect with regional church networks
Highlights of the Residency:
• Scriptural Focus: Grow in prayerful study of God’s Word to serve God’s people
• Preaching and Teaching Opportunities: Regular preaching and teaching locally and in partner churches
• Fostering Sustainable Patterns: Learn to be mindful of spiritual, relational, physical and financial health amidst ministry
• Pastoral Experience: Grow in pastoral care and practices, including planning worship services, conducting weddings and funerals, counseling and visitation
• Developing as a Leader: Work closely with pastors and elders in leading the flock
• Network Building: Attend ministry conferences and connect with regional church networks
Why New England?
New England is a region rich in history yet deeply in need of gospel renewal. Our program is designed to prepare pastors who feel called to serve in this spiritually challenging and rewarding context.
What We Offer
This is a full-time, paid position with benefits, including:
• Housing in a well-maintained parsonage (utilities included)
• Health insurance
• Conference stipend and professional expenses
• Made to Flourish cohort collaboration/training
• Paid vacation
• Housing in a well-maintained parsonage (utilities included)
• Health insurance
• Conference stipend and professional expenses
• Made to Flourish cohort collaboration/training
• Paid vacation
Qualifications
• Meets biblical qualifications for church leadership (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9)
• Seminary graduate or near completion of an M.Div. (or equivalent)
• Agreement with our Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality
• Aspiration to pursue pastoral ministry in New England after the residency
• Seminary graduate or near completion of an M.Div. (or equivalent)
• Agreement with our Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality
• Aspiration to pursue pastoral ministry in New England after the residency
Interested in Beginning a Residency in 2028? Contact Us!
Are you ready to grow in pastoral leadership and make an eternal impact? For more information or to request an application, contact our Pastoral Residency Coordinator, Chris Hanlon, here! Faith Evangelical Church is currently in the midst of its first pastoral residency. We will be welcoming a new resident in Summer 2028, and will begin the recruiting process in Summer 2027. If you would like to be included on an interest list, please email our pastoral residency coordinator at faith.pastoral.residency@gmail.com