by nsmith | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Imagine this. You’re lying on an operating table, about to get a major surgery, and right before the anesthesia kicks in, the surgeon leans over, scalpel in hand, and says, “I’ve actually never done this before, but don’t worry. I’ve watched a ton of YouTube videos...
by nsmith | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
At its core, every church residency should exude the mission of the local church it serves. Certainly, every biblically faithful local church lives out the Great Commission that Jesus gave to us in Matthew 28, but not every local church does so in the same way. Just...
by nsmith | May 12, 2026 | Residency
My path to church residency has been anything but conventional. I didn’t grow up in a believing family, attend church regularly, or go to Christian camps or conferences. I was raised in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, with my mom, dad, and two brothers. Early on, life...
by nsmith | Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
As I step into the final months of my college ministry residency with Mercy Hill Church, I am excited to prepare for the next season of my ministry journey as God continues to open opportunities for me to serve him in college ministry. When I first began my church...
by nsmith | Jan 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
As I reflect on my seventeen months of college residency so far at Mercy Hill Church, I cannot help but be amazed at the transformation God has done in my heart posture towards ministry. As someone who has fallen into the performance mindset of work before, I can...
