LEAD PASTORAL RESIDENT
About The Position
Woodside Bible Church is seeking a Lead Pastoral Resident to join our two-year residency program designed to develop and prepare future lead-level pastoral leaders. This role provides hands-on ministry leadership, intentional coaching, and immersive training alongside experienced pastors. The goal of the residency is to prepare the Resident to be job-ready for a Lead Pastor role outside of Woodside or a Campus Pastor role within the Woodside family. The Lead Pastoral Resident will serve alongside a Campus Pastor to help shepherd a campus through teaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and ministry execution. Through intentional development plans, cohort participation, and rotational ministry exposure, the Resident will grow in both character and competency for pastoral leadership.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in ministry (preferred or in process)
- Clear calling to pastoral leadership and church ministry
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mobilize others
- Strong teaching, counseling, and communication skills grounded in biblical truth
- Strong leadership, discipleship, and team-building skills
- Shepherd’s heart with a passion for people and outreach
- Effective communicator and relational leader
- Strategic thinker with organizational and administrative strengths
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Campus Pastor in teaching, pastoral care, prayer, and shepherding
- Assist with campus strategy, operations, and ministry planning
- Preach and teach in various settings, including Sunday services and classes
- Participate in staff meetings, pastoral rotations, and leadership cohorts
- Engage in intentional development through the Pastoral Development Cohort, Leadership Institute Intensives, and the Made to Flourish Residency Cohort
- Gain exposure across all core ministry areas of the church
