Fixed Term Program

The Center Church Residency is a purposeful, two-year leadership development program designed to give emerging leaders a meaningful pathway into vocational ministry. Residents serve as integral members of the Center Church staff, receiving hands-on ministry experience, intentional mentorship, theological training, and opportunities to lead.

Each resident will serve within a ministry track based on their gifts, experience, and the needs of the church. Ministry tracks may include Connections, Operations, Discipleship & Groups, Missions, Prayer, Students, Kids, Worship & Production, Creative Communications, and Salt Company (College Ministry).

Our vision is to build an outpost of the Kingdom of God that changes the spiritual climate of our city, and that starts with leaders who lead the way. Over the course of two years, residents will be developed holistically in theology, character, leadership, and ministry skill, preparing them to faithfully serve wherever God sends them.

We believe deeply in investing in the next generation of ministry leaders. As part of the residency, Center Church provides funding to help residents pursue theological education or professional development.

Residents may use this funding toward a seminary degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS), with support available for up to two classes during the fall and spring semesters, or they may use those funds toward other professional development opportunities that align with their growth and ministry goals.

Our hope is to help each resident develop in ways that are both theologically grounded and practically equipped, connecting what they are learning to the realities of ministry and their unique calling.

At Center Church, residents don't just observe ministry—they lead, serve, build, and take ownership.

Residents will be given meaningful responsibility within their ministry track, leading teams, shepherding people, managing projects, and contributing to the life and mission of the church. You will have opportunities to develop the practical skills and leadership instincts necessary for long-term ministry while being consistently shepherded and challenged by experienced leaders.

Throughout the residency, you will also gain a deeper understanding of what it means to make, mature, and multiply disciples and to live out the Great Commission in the local church and beyond.

We are looking for men and women who are hungry to grow, eager to be shepherded, committed to the local church, and passionate about the Great Commission. Our hope is that residents leave Center with greater clarity about how God has uniquely gifted and called them, along with the character, theological foundation, and leadership experience to faithfully steward those gifts for the sake of the Kingdom.

The average time commitment for the residency is approximately 40 hours per week. We prioritize healthy rhythms of work and rest and want residents to have two days off each week.

A typical week will include:

• Staff Meetings & Leadership Development: 2–3 hours per week
• Ministry Track: 20–25 hours per week
• Administration & Support Raising: 1 hour per week
• Sunday Services & Ministry: 8-12 hours per week
• Seminary (optional): 3-6 hours per week

The specific rhythm and responsibilities will vary based on each resident's ministry track and season of development.

Click 'Apply to Position' to express your interest in the Center Church Residency. After an initial screening, we will send you the full application and next steps in the process.

We'd love to get to know you, hear more about how God has been working in your life, and explore whether the Center Residency could be the next step in your ministry journey.