by nsmith | Oct 26, 2023 | Ministry, Residency, Theology
Why Include Theological Education in a Church Residency? To some, getting a degree in theological education was never even a consideration. To others, some sort of seminary degree is just the default next step. Theological education is also an option that some...
by nsmith | Oct 5, 2023 | Career, Ministry, Residency
My Journey Into Ministry: Reflections On Christmas Ministry Residency at Mercy Hill has been a unique experience that has been a springboard for living my life strategically for the mission of God. I came into residency not knowing if church ministry was...
by nsmith | Sep 7, 2023 | Ministry, Residency, Vocation
As a College Pastor, I have spoken to many folks interested in a Church Residency. I am often asked something similar, “If I do a Church Residency but don’t decide to go into vocational ministry afterward, will that put me behind in looking for a job in the...
by nsmith | Aug 22, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry, Residency
It is true that church residency programs are about development. Most individuals enter a church residency to grow in their spiritual gifts and be developed for ministry. Church staffs often do a fantastic job with those in their residency programs in developing them...
by nsmith | Jun 22, 2023 | Ministry, Vocation
Most pastors, church staff members, missionaries, and planters get into vocational ministry, not because some career aptitude test in high school points them in that direction, but because God calls them to it. Moses wasn’t eloquent, yet he led thousands out of...
by nsmith | Jun 13, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry, Residency
Why should I consider a Church Residency? When I get into conversations about our church residency, I can always count on a few questions to come up: What are the advantages of doing a church residency? Why do a residency instead of just starting in a...
