Pastoral Resident

Pastoral Resident

Time: Part-time position, 20 hours weekly (includes weekly, evening, and weekend hours), 1 year

commitment (with additional 1 year renewal possible)

Primary work relationships: Mentor Staff/Lead Pastor (Austin)

Function: Pastoral Resident is on a path of personal growth built on growing skills, engaging in

ministry conversations and having hands-on experience. This includes a combination of training,

mentorship and practical opportunities to discover what God has gifted them with and how to apply it.

Pastoral Residents will care for, encourage, and shape others in their faith. Residents are active in all

aspects of church staff culture including meetings, planning, services and events.

Responsibilities

Behind the Scenes

• Attend meetings: Weekly (All Staff on Monday afternoons, Staff Prayer on Wednesday mornings);


• Bi-Weekly (Resident Training, Mentorship)


• Planning and creating within various settings - vision sessions, church calendar, ministry areas and

events, sermon series planning, etc.

• Learn how areas of ministry operate across our church context

Ministry Life

• Participation and execution of various duties within the weekend worship service


• Organizing and assisting with Beloved Communities


• Helping implement strategic opportunities for deeper discipleship at Beloved


• Implementing new guest pathway for consistent connections into the church body


• Discipline others in 1:1 situations


• Continued leadership in prayer/worship (Prayer Room, etc.)

Training & Development

SKILL

• Working through Competency trainings to grow skills (Core Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Ministry

Passion)

• Complete Wesleyan Licensing program


• Readings and study through various books and materials as assigned

TOPICS

• Engaging in theological and ministry topics related to church life and pastoral focus


• Regular meetings and conversations with site mentor as well as ministry partners


• Exposure and networking with various ministry leaders within WEN and the GR area

MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

• Assigned to specific ministry area within Beloved within targeted passion areas.


• Direct oversight and execution of ministry to deepen growth and further practical application within

Ministry

Qualifications

Character

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ that results in a life tuned to obedience to God as described

in the Scriptures, evident by spiritual fruit and the desire to grow in the Lord

• Is supportive and loyal to staff members and the church body of Beloved


• Displays genuine servanthood, faith-centeredness, and spiritual maturity

Chemistry

• Expresses flexibility, cooperation and teach-ability


• Exudes a fun outlook on life, easy-going and approachable


• Embraces the vision, direction and beliefs of The Beloved Church and has a heart for the Kingdom

Competency

• Ability to self-start projects and assignments, thinking ahead and planning accordingly


• Eager to learn and grow in a ministry environment


• Preferred education or equivalent experience in a leadership or ministry context