Pastoral Resident
Job Description
The Stonebridge Pastoral Residency is a two-year, full-time residential training program for seminary graduates that exists to equip aspiring pastors with the convictions, character, and competencies necessary for faithful and resilient pastoral ministry (Ps 78:72; 1 Tim. 4:16).
About the Organization
Reaching Cedar Rapids and Beyond! Our calling to walk alongside each person we meet as they take their next step with Jesus doesn't stop here in our own community. Jesus told us to be witnesses and make disciples of all people groups -- whether in our own city or around the world. We believe that everyone at Stonebridge has a role to play in completing the commission that Jesus gave so that there will be people of every tongue, tribe, and nation worshipping God throughout eternity!
Qualifications
Post-Graduate. Build on your theological education by gaining meaningful experience in a mentored context. Local Church Based. Serve as part of the pastoral team, doing ministry and sharing life as part of a local church community. Full-Time. Stay focused on ministry and training by receiving a full-time salary and benefits. Hands On. Get experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral duties, and ministry leadership. Formational. Gain convictions, grow in character, and learn essential competencies through mentorship and training. Collaborative. Supplement your experience through denominational resources and regional partnerships. Adaptable. Tailor your training to your ministry trajectory (e.g., established church, church planting, revitalization, missions). Substantive. Walk away with essential experience, stated convictions, and broad-based exposure to the life and leadership of a local church. Supportive. Gain valuable relationships and receive pastoral coaching for the first six months after completing the residency.
