RESIDENCY AT JOURNEY BIBLE
The Residency is a two-year leadership development program for
emerging leaders who feel called to vocational church ministry.
THE RESIDENCY
The Journey Bible Residency is a two-year, full-time leadership training program designed to give hands-on experience working with one of the staff teams of the church, personal mentoring and leadership training to equip emerging church leaders for a lifetime of ministry significance.
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Learn vital leadership skills from people through ministry experiences, training, conferences, and so much more.
MINISTRY
DEVELOPMENT
Receive practical, hands-on, on-the-ground ministry experience that is essential to serve in the local church.
SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
Grow in developing your heart for Christ, resting in Him, relying on Him, and keeping your focus on Jesus in the day-to-day.
THE EXPERIENCE
A 2-year program at Journey Bible Church in Olathe, Kansas
20-25 hours per week of practical ministry experience within the resident’s area of focus
2-3 hours per week in developmental instruction
15 hours per week of academic work through Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Half-time salary - $1300/month.
The Journey Bible Residency Program is an opportunity that brings together leadership training, practical ministry experience, and a graduate level academic program. Residents choose an area of focused ministry and work with a coach to hone their specific callings, gifts, and passions.
THE DEVELOPMENT
Up-front communication (preaching, teaching, etc.)
General pastoral duties (weddings, funerals, etc.)
Pastoral counseling
Creating a volunteer culture (recruiting, training, retaining)
Evangelism
Specialized ministry competencies (according to areas of focus)
MINISTRY
Mission/vision and creating/casting
Strategic planning
Goal setting
Building/leading teams
Creating a reproducing/sending leadership culture
LEADERSHIP
Spiritual (personal discipleship, spiritual disciplines, etc.)
Emotional (emotional health, personal boundaries/margin/time management, "EQ," etc.)
Relational (interpersonal relationships, family background, accountability/mentoring, etc)
Financial (personal budget, giving/saving, retirement/long-term planning, clergy tax issues)
PERSONAL
PROFESSIONAL
Team dynamics and conflict resolution
Interoffice communication
Church marketing and social media
Preparing and overseeing a budget
Human Resources practices/issues
Time management
Event planning
Leading effective meetings
