Peak City Church Peak City Residency Colorado Springs, CO · Part time Company website

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We exist to help people discover Jesus and follow Him fearlessly.

Overview

• Length: 6-9 months
• Hours: 15–20 per week
• Pay: Part-time hourly or stipend
• Schedule: Sundays + Mondays required, remaining hours flexible and up to staff mentor
• Commitment: Active service in assigned ministry and completion of readings, reflections, and meetings
• Compensation: Paid part-time role with development resources and mentorship

Weekly Structure

Monday (Required, 9:00–2:00)

• 9:00–9:45 Practicum 1:1 with ministry mentor (feedback, goals)
• 10:00–11:00 Monthly rotation
• Week 1: The Timothy Initiative Training Series book discussion
• Week 3: Jesus the High Road Leader leadership discussion
• 11:00–12:30 All-staff meeting (vision, metrics, planning, prayer)
• 12:30–2:00 Open work block (staff collaboration, planning, prep)

Sunday: Serve in assigned ministry environment, lead volunteers, and debrief with mentor.

Flexible Midweek (5–10 hrs): Reading, reflections, project work, volunteer coaching, and cross-department shadowing.

Reading Tracks

A. The Timothy Initiative Training Series

Focus: Biblical, theological, and missional development

Residents read one book monthly and discuss key learnings and ministry application.

1. Discovering the Bible
2. Communicating the Bible
3. The Book of Acts & Church Planting Movements
4. Old Testament 1
5. Old Testament 2
6. New Testament Gospels
7. The Heart of the Disciple-Making Church Planter
8. New Testament General Letters
9. Major Bible Doctrines
10. Apologetics, Church History, & Spiritual Warfare

B. Jesus the High Road Leader

Focus: Leadership formation through the example of Jesus

Read throughout the residency. Discussions cover humility, integrity, serving others, courage, and consistency.

Residents will:

• Reflect on how Jesus modeled high-road leadership.
• Identify growth areas and next steps.
• Apply lessons to Peak City’s leadership culture.

Development Tracks

Spiritual Formation: Scripture, prayer, Sabbath, community, confession—develops a rule of life, accountability rhythm, and personal retreat plan.

Theology: Biblical theology, salvation, church, mission—builds theological clarity and sound doctrine.

Leadership Foundations: Values, ownership, time management, feedback, conflict, team development—forms confident, coachable leaders.

Ministry Practicum: Placement in Kids, Students, Worship, Guest Experience, Adult Ministres, Facilities, or Communications—hands-on experience with measurable growth goals.

Assessment & Deliverables

Residents receive regular feedback on character, competency, and chemistry.

Also expected to execute regular ministry tasks like: 

• Teaching outlines or devotionals
• Volunteer huddles
• Event planning and execution
• Guest follow up
• Volunteer onboarding

Expectations & Policies

• Availability: Sundays + Monday 9–2 required
• Reliability: On time, prepared, proactive communication
• Culture: Live Peak City values; uphold the leader covenant
• Conduct: Background check, mandatory trainings, confidentiality
• Accountability: Clear feedback process with support for growth

Roles

• Resident: Learner-practitioner responsible for weekly goals and growth
• Ministry Mentor: Direct supervisor and feedback provider
• Residency Director: Oversees curriculum, assessments, and program health

Outcomes

By completion, residents will:

1. Grasp the foundations of biblical leadership and disciple-making.
2. Integrate theology, leadership, and ministry practice.
3. Exhibit spiritual and emotional maturity.
4. Lead teams with clarity, humility, and effectiveness.
5. Carry the DNA and vision of Peak City into future ministry opportunities.