Northside Residency - 2027/2028

Summary
The Northside Residency Program is an 11-month program to equip and launch individuals who have a clear calling to full-time ministry. Our goal is to develop a surplus of Kingdom workers with the skills and experience needed for long-term ministry effectiveness. This is done through the following four key components:
Hands-on experience with a specific ministry
Coaching/mentoring from experienced staff
Practical ministry and leadership development with a cohort of other residents
Northside U courses for continued learning.
Applicant Requirements
Residents must have a clear calling to full-time ministry AND be 21 years of age or older. Non-Northside applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in the area of their ministry pursuit.
Weekly Hours & Term
Altogether, residents should expect to commit a total of 25 hours per week: 16 hours per week in a specialized ministry to gain ministry experience, 2 hours of coaching/mentoring, 2 hours of development in a cohort, and approximately 5 hours of continued education. Specific work schedules are unique to each ministry. Most require weekend commitments. Residents are free to hold additional employment, provided that the residency is priority and your other employment does not interfere with residency expectations. Residency cohorts begin mid-June and conclude mid-May.
Ministry Areas Available
Children’s Ministry
Student Ministry
Young Adults Ministry
Guest Services
Special Needs Ministry
Local Outreach
Global Outreach
Women’s Ministry
Men’s Ministry
Care Ministry
Adult Ministries
Production
Information Technology
Communications
Worship Ministry
Benefits
In addition to the invaluable experience, training, and coaching, residents are offered the following benefits:
$1,400 approximate monthly wage
Free housing with a private bedroom and bathroom in a host home (if needed)
Cohort participation in a domestic Mission trip and/or Spiritual Formation retreat
A MacBook laptop to use during your residency
Free enrollment in Northside U courses
Reference and networking assistance for job placement upon completion
Application Process
With the application, we’ll request a resumé, questionnaire, background check, and a brief video introduction. Prospective residents will interview via Zoom or in person with the mentoring staff of your ministry interest and with the Outreach & Leadership Development Pastor. Applications must be submitted by 11pm April 15 and will be considered as they are submitted. We recommend you not delay, as your specialized ministry area may get filled. The residency starts Monday, June 14, 2027, and concludes Thursday, May 11, 2028

Employment type
Part Time / No Benefits

Work arrangement
No