Program Outline
- Residents will receive localized and personalized theological education in a communal learning environment
- Residents will have opportunities to gain experience in the “hands on” of ministry by serving our body in a specific focus area
- Residents will be provided mentorship in developing a heart for Christ, ministry, and mission.
General Job Description
The average time spent per week for Advance residents will be 40 hours. We do want to ensure that residents are taking two days off to rest each week.
Personal Development: : 2-5 hours per week
Theological Development: 5-7 hours per week
Mentorship Meeting: 1 hour per week
Specific Ministry Tasks: 15-20 hours per week
Administration & Support Raising: 1-2 hours per week
Sunday Services: 5-6 hours per week (available to serve different ministries)
Focus Areas
Each resident will fulfill the “hands on” aspect of the residency program in at least one specific focus area. A specific job description will be provided for each resident. Below is a short description (though not comprehensive) of what each focus area entails:
Youth Ministry - The primary goal of this focus area is to help Residents learn how to prayerfully structure and lead a Gospel-centric and Gospel-saturated Youth ministry. They will serve by helping plan, coordinate, and execute youth related community, discipleship, and service opportunities under the direction of the Elders.
College Ministry - The primary goal of this focus area is to help Residents learn how to faithfully and strategically engage college students on and off the campuses. They will serve as a catalyst for evangelism and discipleship on our local college campuses. They may facilitate specific college gatherings. The main focus will be serving on college campuses in a missionary role.
Women’s Ministry - The primary goal of this focus area is to help Residents learn how to engage women in the local church through various avenues. They will serve by helping plan, coordinate, and execute women- specific ministry opportunities under the direction of the Elders.
Worship Ministry - The primary goal of this focus area is to help Residents understand the relationship between our doxology and theology, and provide practical ways to help facilitate gospel-centered, Biblically saturated worship within the context of the local church.
Pastoral Ministry - The primary goal of this focus area is to help Residents gain exposure and experience in the various responsibilities in Pastoral ministry, including: sermon preparation, preaching/teaching, counselling, and working with an Elder team to lead the congregation.
Learning Components
The components below are theological in nature and will be presented through the lens of both Biblical and systematic theologies. In addition to this core learning foundation, each focus area will have more specific learning components.
- Understanding and Interpreting the Old Testament
- Understanding and Interpreting the New Testament
- The Dynamics of Word Ministry
- Understanding the Church: its purpose, its functions, its mission, and its organization
- The Global Mission of God and the church as mobilizer
- Biblical Counsel and Care
- Spiritual Growth and Leadership
Funding
Residents are required to fund their salaries through support raising. Our Church has partnered with Reliant – a leading non-profit fundraising organization for support raising, coaching, accountability, donations, and payroll. This means that you will be a Resident of The Church at 4Points and an employee of Reliant. As a Resident, you will attend a Reliant support raising training to equip you with the knowledge and skills to raise financial support. The Reliant team works with you to build support goals and prepare you for employment.
