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Why a Two-Year Church Residency?

Why a Two-Year Church Residency?

With myriad options around timelines for church residencies, why does Mercy Hill Church offer a fixed two-year experience?  In a nutshell, we believe that the two-year residency gives young leaders the best possible experience, and we believe it most aligns with our sending strategies.  First, we...

How a Church Residency Fuels Sending

How a Church Residency Fuels Sending

“Go therefore and make disciples of ALL NATIONS...” (Matt 28:19). At Mercy Hill Church our mission is to make disciples and multiply churches. This is our mission because we feel that this is the best way that we can contribute to bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to “all nations”, to the places...

The Gospel Heartbeat of Theological Education in Residency

The Gospel Heartbeat of Theological Education in Residency

My call to ministry traces back to age 16. Following a mission trip, my youth pastor asked me to give a testimony of my experience to the entire church. As I presented from the platform, the moment was a blur. I remember fumbling for words, trying to maintain composure, and counting down the...

Discipleship is the Mission

Discipleship is the Mission

What if we took the Great Commission seriously? What if instead of just seeking to convert as many nonbelievers as we can, we seized the opportunity to invest into their lives and make disciples that went out and multiplied, not just converts who sat on their hands. Discipleship is something that...

My Reason for Obedience

My Reason for Obedience

As I prepare for my upcoming journey overseas, my mind keeps drifting back to the winding path that brought me here. A major part of that journey was my time at Mercy Hill, spanning both my college years and the two-year residency. These years weren't just a program—they were a journey that...

Cruise Control Christianity

Cruise Control Christianity

Cruise Control Christianity   My heartbeat surrounding the collegiate residency at Mercy Hill Church hasbeen the people. I love the relational aspect that comes with campus ministry.Because of my residency position each week, I’m given ample opportunities towork closely with my ministry team...