The Residency is a two-year, full time program for individuals who are preparing to enter vocational ministry and need to build hands-on experience. As a resident, you'll prepare for ministry through intentional discussion with Planted staff, as well as other residents while engaging in meaningful ministry to push your limits and build healthy ministry habits and the spiritual resilience to help you thrive in a lifetime of discipleship-focused ministry.
Fill a
Key Role
Residents will focus intensely on one specific ministry area, usually focused around an ongoing program where you will serve in a leadership role. You'll stretch your limits to hone your ministry skills.
Broadly
Engage
You will rotate through the areas of ministry outside of your focus area to gain a broader understanding of the church and its ministries to better prepare for a lifetime of service in the local church.
High-Level Coaching
Seasoned ministry leaders in your area of specialization provide dedicated one-on-one coaching to push your limits, providing opportunities for performance feedback and coaching from men and women who are committed to your growth and development.
Ongoing Education
You'll participate in ongoing education that sets the foundation for a lifetime of fruitful ministry. You'll be challenged to interact well with God's word, his creation, and his people.
Partner with Another Resident
You will partner with another resident for peer-to-peer discipleship to deepen your personal devotional life, and build relationships to encourage and sustain you through difficult seasons of ministry.
Areas of Ministry Specialization
Children's Ministry
- Toddler & Nursery
- Preschool
- Early Elementary
- Preteen
- Lay-Leader Training
- Special/Specific Needs
Student Ministry
- Middle School
- High School
- College
- Lay-Leader Management
Adult Ministry
- First Impressions
- Connections
- Small Groups
- Christian Education
- Men's Ministry
- Women's Ministry
- Singles and Young Adult
- Pastoral Care
Missions
- Community Engagement
- Local International Ministry
- Global Missions
Pastoral Ministry
- Preaching
- Counseling
Worship & Creative Arts
- Production
- Design
- Communication & Administration
- Worship Ministry
Frequently Asked Questions
How do residents spend their time?
This will vary depending on the area of ministry specialization, but each resident will spend time working in their ministry area, have regular one-on-one coaching with their ministry mentor, participate in weekly ongoing education, and meet regularly with their spiritual formation partner. Residents will also rotate through each area outside their specialization to gain familiarity with the broader ministry of the church.
How many hours do residents work?
The apprenticeship is a full-time, two year position, with residents generally working 40-45 hours per week.
Is the residency paid?
Yes, the residency is a paid position, with a salary appropriate to living in the Evansville area.
Do residents raise their own support?
Yes, residents are responsible for raising their own support to cover their salary and any benefits they opt into. Planted partners with Reliant Mission to provide training, coaching, and support with their support raising.
Who can apply to the residency?
People of all ages are welcome to apply to the residency so long as they have graduated from college by the time the residency begins.
Those who have completed at least one year in the Planted Apprenticeship are also welcome to apply, even if they have not yet completed their college education, although current participation in the apprenticeship program does not guarantee acceptance into a residency.
Those who have completed at least one year in the Planted Apprenticeship are also welcome to apply, even if they have not yet completed their college education, although current participation in the apprenticeship program does not guarantee acceptance into a residency.
Where do residents live?
Most residents who are local will live at home with their families, while residents from out of the area will often rent an apartment or home with another members of the program.
Residents are responsible for finding their own housing.
Residents are responsible for finding their own housing.
Fill a Key Role
Residents will focus intensely on one specific ministry area, usually focused around an ongoing program where you will serve in a leadership role. You'll stretch your limits to hone your ministry skills.
Fill a Key Role
You will rotate through the areas of ministry outside of your focus area to gain a broader understanding of the church and its ministries to better prepare for a lifetime of service in the local church.
High-Level Coaching
Seasoned ministry leaders in your area of specialization provide dedicated one-on-one coaching to push your limits, providing opportunities for performance feedback and coaching from men and women who are committed to your growth and development.
Ongoing Education
You'll participate in ongoing education that sets the foundation for a lifetime of fruitful ministry. You'll be challenged to interact well with God's word, his creation, and his people.
Partner with Another Resident
You will partner with another resident for peer-to-peer discipleship to deepen your personal devotional life, and build relationships to encourage and sustain you through difficult seasons of ministry.
Fill a Key Role
Residents will focus intensely on one specific ministry area, usually focused around an ongoing program where you will serve in a leadership role. You'll stretch your limits to hone your ministry skills.
Broadly
Engage
You will rotate through the areas of ministry outside of your focus area to gain a broader understanding of the church and its ministries to better prepare for a lifetime of service in the local church.
High-Level
Coaching
Seasoned ministry leaders in your area of specialization provide dedicated one-on-one coaching to push your limits, providing opportunities for performance feedback and coaching from men and women who are committed to your growth and development.
Ongoing
Education
You'll participate in ongoing education that sets the foundation for a lifetime of fruitful ministry. You'll be challenged to interact well with God's word, his creation, and his people.
Partner with Another
Resident
You will partner with another resident for peer-to-peer discipleship to deepen your personal devotional life, and build relationships to encourage and sustain you through difficult seasons of ministry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do apprentices spend their time?
This will vary depending on the area of ministry specialization, but each apprentice will spend time working in their ministry area, have regular one-on-one coaching with their ministry mentor, participate in weekly ongoing education, and meet regularly with their spiritual formation partner.
How many hours do apprentices work?
The apprenticeship is a part-time, one year position, with apprentices generally working 20-25 hours per week.
Is the apprenticeship paid?
Yes, the apprenticeship is a paid position, with an hourly pay rate.
Do apprentices raise their own support?
No, apprentices are paid directly by Christian Fellowship Church.
Who can apply to the apprenticeship?
People of all ages are welcome to apply to the apprenticeship so long as they have graduated from high school by the time the apprenticeship begins.
Apprentices are welcome to apply for a second year in the apprenticeship program, although current participation in the program does not guarantee acceptance into a second year.
Apprentices are welcome to apply for a second year in the apprenticeship program, although current participation in the program does not guarantee acceptance into a second year.
Where do apprentices live?
Most apprentices who are local will live at home with their families, while apprentices from out of the area will often rent an apartment or home with another members of the program.
Apprentices are responsible for finding their own housing.
Apprentices are responsible for finding their own housing.