Fixed Term Program

Our residency is designed to help college graduates get real-life ministry experience while in seminary. Our unique structure helps our residents gain this experience from various places and in a team-based leadership environment. They will have access to multiple environments over multiple generations. This residency offers a well-rounded experience while preparing the resident to get ahead in ministry.

• Meet weekly with our Resident team
• Attend all necessary meetings that help in the development of the Resident and Ministries involved
• Meet with an assigned mentor in the church
• Actively share faith with others
• Cast the vision of the church well to others
• Ministerial candidates will attend an approved seminary
• Perform administrative duties such as calendar planning, budgeting, ministry reporting, and financial tracking when necessary
• Communicate to visitors or volunteers when necessary
• Remain teachable and willing to learn
• Work closely with the assigned ministry leader in learning and executing the long-range strategic plan for the ministry
• Be proactive in personally discipling others
• Encourage spiritual focus and commitment by modeling the core values of FBS/UC
• Faithfully attend and participate in the expectation of church membership at FBS/UC
• Actively participate in the worship service as requested, i.e. prayer, announcements, or welcome
• Contribute toward the improvement of the ministry of the church as a whole
• Accept additional responsibilities as needed, with primary response to the direction of the Executive Pastor of Family Ministries
• Provide leadership and support in ministry areas to multi-site campuses (as needed or directed)