Pastoral Fellowship

Bridgetown believes in the participation of all people at every life stage in practicing the way of Jesus. We believe that to be an apprentice of Jesus of Nazareth is to order your life around three goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. Our dream is that as we live this way, our lives, our communities, and our city, will be transformed.

Role Summary

Bridgetown Church’s Pastoral Fellowship exists to provide those who sense a call to vocational pastoral ministry the opportunity to receive practical ministry experience through shadowing Bridgetown pastors and participating with them in hands-on ministry. This program is ideal for those who: have a clear call to ministry, are teachable, have a strong work ethic and servant's heart, desire to work in various ministry areas, and resonate with Bridgetown’s beliefs, values, philosophy and practices. The aim of this program is not to lead to full-time employment at Bridgetown upon completion. Our hope is that the experience of a Fellowship at Bridgetown would enrich someone's life deeply and help prepare them for ongoing ministry in whatever context the Lord leads them to next. 

Details

A Fellow should expect to work with one or two Bridgetown teams during the course of a five month term. From a practical work perspective, Fellows will be directed by and offered regular feedback about performance from the leaders of those teams. Focuses of work and ministry could be in the area of Communities, Gatherings, Justice, Kids, Alpha, Young Adults, Covenant Community or Youth. In addition, each Fellow will be paired with a staff pastoral mentor with whom they will meet bi-weekly during their term. If joining for a second five month term, Fellows can expect to shift and work with a different team(s) than during their first term. Fellows will have an open invitation to participate in Bridgetown weekly staff meetings and other meetings relevant to the work focus during their term(s). In addition, Fellows will receive opportunities to learn and develop alongside other Fellows in bi-weekly Fellowship Cohort Sessions, occasional 1-1s and via training sessions hosted by full-time staff members with guest experts and practitioners.

Dates & Compensation

Fellowship term: Sept 1 - Dec 24, 2025. Note: One subsequent Fellowship term may be available for those who are performing well and who desire to continue. That following term will run Jan 5 - June 30, 2026. Pay is at an hourly rate of $16.50 and averages 24 hours per week. The position is part-time and temporary and, thus, does not include benefits.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Live within the character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3v1-13


• A call and desire to be in vocational pastoral ministry in the future


• Either prior experience in ministry or college-level education in the area(s) of Biblical Studies and/or pastoral ministry


• Understand and adhere to Bridgetown staff values, principles and policies


• Responsible, self-starter who is highly organized and takes initiative


• Knowledge and experience using common computer programs and email


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Enthusiasm and passion to serve Bridgetown in any way needed


• Open to and receptive of feedback

General Expectations

• Actively involved in a Bridgetown Community 


• Agree with, and adhere to the leadership structure of Bridgetown Church 


• Attend staff events 


• Attend the weekly gathering

Required Capabilities

• Sit frequently


• Stand occasionally, punctuated by opportunity to sit at short, varying intervals


• Walk level surfaces frequently, walk stairs on an occasional basis


• Dexterity: Frequent requirement for hand dexterity for computer and telephone usage, as well as writing


• Sensory/Vision: Must be able to read clearly


• Hearing: Must be able to hear  


• Speech/Language: Must have strong command of the English language and be able to be clearly understood when speaking


• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs


• Regularly carry up to 25 lbs 


• Regularly push up to 50 lbs