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 | Jan 18, 2024 | Career, Ministry, Residency
Growing In A Greenhouse Now that the two-year college ministry residency is coming to a close, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. I can say with honesty that these past two years have been the best years of my life. That is not to say they’ve been the easiest...
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...
