The Well Austin Residency

The Well Austin Residency Program's purpose is to continue developing the character, skills, knowledge, and vision necessary for a lifetime of ministry. This is through assisting the various Well ministries to fulfill its vision--making much of Jesus by reproducing disciples who impact the world for God's Glory.

The Well Austin Residency Program functions in a cohort-style learning environment for the two-year program. Typically, participants are recent college graduates who want to be developed and equipped for vocational ministry work.

At The Well, we desire to equip the body of Christ with the skills to push back darkness in Austin, our nation, and internationally. We want to raise up gospel-centered leaders within our church family through an internal and multi-faceted leadership Pipeline, and our Residency Program is one major input to that pipeline. Through this Residency, we want to help brothers and sisters in Christ explore ministry and God's calling on their lives. We desire to give practical experience plus a curriculum for Residents to gain spiritual growth and formation.

Program Focus

• Vocational Discernment
  • Gaining clarity on spiritual gifts
  • Learning natural skills/talents and the key areas to grow in for leadership development
  • Guidance in discernment on God’s call for individual vocational ministry
• Spiritual & Theological Development
  • Option to pursue seminary credit hours with approved seminary
  • Spiritual and theological development through staff-led curriculum
• Ministry Skills & Experience
  • Ministry-specific hands-on experience
  • Ongoing discipleship and discipling with those of the same gender
  • Attendance in weekly staff team meetings
  • Development of a wide range of practical ministry skills
  • Development in leadership communication skills

Expected Week

• Specific Ministry Area (25-30 hours)
• Vocational Discernment and/or Spiritual and Theological Development Curriculum (5 hours)
• Optional Seminary Credit (5 hours)

Additional Time Commitments

• Weekly Check-ins and Quarterly Reviews with Ministry Manager
• Attend Staff Team Meetings
• Participate in a 10-week Discipleship Making Intensive
• Attend a Community Group
• Serve in and attend Sunday Gatherings
  

Residency Expectations

• Personal devotional life, including personal Bible reading, worship, and prayer
• Biblical character and integrity in every aspect of life
• Pursuing personal and relational wholeness
• Missional living and evangelistic zeal
• Disciple-making and raising up others
• Biblical financial stewardship and generosity
• Servant leadership in ministry areas
• Global awareness for reaching the lost
• Biblical decision-making
• General alignment to the life and teachings of Jesus and the scriptures