Pastoral Resident
Job Description
This full-time, two-year program provides immersive, hands-on ministry experience and intentional leadership development to prepare residents for a lifetime of faithful service. Through theological training, missional engagement, practical application and mentorship, residents will develop the skills necessary for effective church leadership.
While gaining exposure to various aspects of ministry, residents will focus on preaching, teaching, leadership development, evangelism and discipleship. This residency is designed as a formative season of growth, allowing participants to refine their calling, deepen spiritual maturity and sharpen their leadership skills in preparation for long-term pastoral ministry.
About this Church
Join our vibrant, autonomous church family at LifeSpring Community Church, located in the heart of Spring Grove, Illinois. We are affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America and deeply committed to serving our community.
At LifeSpring, we've witnessed God's transformative power, with lives changed, marriages restored and individuals finding strength in Christ. Our mission is to make disciples who make disciples and to plant churches that plant churches. To date, we've successfully planted six churches.
If you're passionate about ministry and community impact, explore opportunities with us to be part of a team dedicated to spreading the gospel and serving Spring Grove.