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Why We Multiply Churches
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 as every church’s uniqueness...
You Don’t Have to Grow Up in the Church to Join a Church 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 became complicated. My parents...
Stepping Into What’s Next: From Ministry Residency to College Director
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 residency three years ago, there...
Ministry for the Glory of God and Not for Man
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 recall times in my residency where...
How Seminary Raises Your Emotional Intelligence
Mercy Hill Church, and therefore our Residency, places a strong value on developing high Emotional Intelligence (EQ). EQ is a relational ability that is vital for healthy team dynamics. Someone with high EQ can understand and recognize their own emotions (and emotions in others), they can exhibit...
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...