Redeemer Church Lubbock Residency | Seminary

Pathways•Lubbock, TX

13h

About The Position

The goal of the residency is to fully equip every individual to be an effective minister of the Gospel, either in a traditional ministry setting or church-planting context. The Redeemer Residency Program is a total of two years. This gives the resident time to not only observe but also do meaningful ministry. FOUR OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM Ministry Exposure Preparation for Gospel work will flourish if those in training can be placed in a local church where they have opportunities to test and grow their gifts. Only by putting into practice what they are learning in the classroom will they grow. Residents need a safe environment to make mistakes and learn from them. They also need the opportunity to develop the right instincts for ministry by participating in a substantial, meaningful way. Personal Development Formal education offers great content and a logical structure for teaching. However, when it comes to personal and character development, nothing compares with having a mentor. This dynamic is particularly true in Gospel ministry where life and doctrine are so intimately connected. Professional Development Although pastors are not strictly professionals, there are professional skills that are applied every day. Therefore, residents will be developed in some strategic ways: church administration, public speaking, productivity, leading staff teams, etc. Theological and Spiritual Development If you are going to teach the Bible well, you will need tools that will help you read, understand, and prepare to teach God's Word. Our goal is to prepare you to share and apply God's Word thoughtfully and faithfully.

Requirements

A desire to pursue full-time ministry
Evidence of love for Christ
Evidence of love for His Word
Evidence of love for His people and an ability to work well with others
Evidence of personal holiness
General agreement with Redeemer’s doctrinal statement and Elder Statement
A bachelor’s degree or above
Attend Redeemer’s doctrine class or taken an equivalent course.
General base of Systematic Theology — If not, must take Redeemer’s Doctrine Class
You will need to be eligible for employment in the US to apply for this position.
Weekly Time Commitments: The average time spent per week for Redeemer residents will be 40 hours.
Character and Personal Development: 2-5 hours per week
Theological Development: 5-7 hours per week
Staff Meetings and Staff Trainings: 2-3 hours per week
Professional Development: 1-2 hours per week
Specialized Track: 15-20 hours per week
Administration & Support Raising: 1-2 hours per week
Sunday Services: 7 hours per week (available to serve different ministries)