by nsmith | Mar 8, 2024 | Residency, Vocation
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...
by nsmith | Feb 22, 2024 | Career, Residency, Vocation
Contentment with God’s Plan in Considering a Church Residency I am used to always thinking about the future and trying to have the next steps carefully planned. I have been that way for as long as I can remember. My life feels easier that way because it’s...
by nsmith | Jan 31, 2024 | Ministry, Residency, Vocation
The Perfect Recipe First thoughts of residency… As I’ve spent the past year and a half in the college residency at Mercy Hill, I have experienced tremendous growth through theological education and hands-on ministry. What I hear week to week in the classroom...
by nsmith | Sep 20, 2023 | Career, Residency, Vocation
Does a Church Residency Slow Me Down? With so many churches searching high and low to fill staff positions with even marginally qualified leaders, we have to ask the question: Does doing a church residency actually slow me down? The answer isn’t as simple as...
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 | 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...
