Seacoast Church Residency Program

We are now accepting applications for a Campus Pastor Resident and a Production Resident to begin in January 2027.

Description: 

The Seacoast Church Residency is a one-year fulltime (30 hours/week) program to train future church leaders for ministry through hands-on training, coaching, discipleship, and ministry experience. The program includes three phases, all designed to take residents through a structured and intentional development plan. 

Basic Plan: 

Each resident serves in a designated Seacoast ministry under the direct supervision of a Resident Coach. The current ministry areas include: 

• Campus Pastor 


• Production

Development Plan:

The developmental plan grows residents as spiritual leaders by employing both personal and corporate growth strategies. The development plan includes:

• One on one coaching 


• Weekly resident meetings 


• Hands on training


• Developmental experiences 

 Spiritual & Professional Qualifications:

• Be a follower of Christ


• Have a clear calling to vocational ministry


• Models the standards and expectations of Seacoast Church


• Previous experience serving in a ministry context is preferred


• College degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered 

Acknowledgement

By submitting my application I acknowledge and consent to terms of the privacy policy which applies to the applicant tracking service being offered by Trakstar on behalf of Seacoast Church. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.

I certify that my answers to all questions will be true and correct. I understand that if I am employed, any false, misleading or otherwise incorrect statements made on this application or during the pre-employment process may be grounds for my immediate termination.  I understand and authorize and agree that Seacoast Church may conduct national and local criminal biographical searches, state sexual offender searches, credit file and motor vehicle checks when appropriate and applicable.  I agree to sign any and all authorizations by appropriate companies or entities who are engaged in, including but not limited to, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other necessary agencies.

I also understand, if employed, that I am required to abide by all the rules and regulations of Seacoast Church. Seacoast Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. While we make employment decisions that are aligned to our faith and beliefs, we do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. This application will only be valid for the position in which I am applying and will remain active for 45 days. If I wish to apply to another position or the 45 active period has passed, I may need resubmit a new application.