THE ORCHARD CHURCH, INC.
Ministry Resident
Waynesville, NC
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Part time
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The Orchard Church Residency is a 40–52 week paid training program designed to equip future pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders. Residents receive hands-on ministry experience, intentional mentorship, and leadership development while serving in the local church. This program is ideal for those with a clear call to ministry who want to grow spiritually and gain practical preparation for lifelong service.
About THE ORCHARD CHURCH, INC.
OUR VISION
We are a PEOPLE UNITED, embracing the work of the HOLY SPIRIT, striving to see lives TRANSFORMED in our community, region, nation, and world!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to be the church to the community.
OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to make disciples of Jesus Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Description
As a Ministry Resident at The Orchard Church, you will:
- Participate in Residency Training: Engage in structured learning across four stages—assimilation & calling, relational leadership, positional leadership, and directional leadership.
- Serve in Ministry: Lead and serve in assigned ministry areas under the guidance of a pastor, including opportunities such as preaching, teaching, small group leadership, counseling, and pastoral care.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Learn to lead teams, recruit and train volunteers, create ministry structures, and cast vision for future ministry opportunities.
- Gain Practical Ministry Experience: Participate in ministry assignments such as sermon preparation, weddings, funerals, hospital visits, mission trips, and community engagement.
- Grow Spiritually: Commit to spiritual formation through discipleship, reading, and personal reflection while serving faithfully in the church community .
Qualifications
- Born-again believer who affirms The Orchard Church’s Statement of Faith.
- A clear, demonstrated call to Christian ministry.
- Active lifestyle of discipleship and service in the local church.
- Commitment to personal spiritual growth and accountability.
Salary
$17.5 - $17.5 per hour