Resident Pastor

BETHLEHEM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH INC•Winder, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care for program participants through intentional discipleship, accountability, and support. This role oversees and coordinates hands-on ministry experiences across various areas of the church, ensuring residents receive well-rounded, practical training. The Residency Pastor is responsible for coaching and developing emerging leaders through consistent feedback, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities. Additionally, this role establishes and maintains a clear pathway for residents to transition into full-time ministry and guides each individual in discerning their calling and next placement, whether within the church or sent out to serve elsewhere.

Requirements

Residency ministry experience
Group ministry experience
Volunteer and team leadership experience
Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Commitment to personal spiritual growth
Models standards and expectations of leaders within Bethlehem Church
Must attend Bethlehem Church

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing spiritual leadership and pastoral care for residents through discipleship, accountability, and personal support.
Lead and oversee the residency program, ensuring a structured and meaningful development experience.
Coordinate and manage residents’ hands-on ministry assignments across various church departments.
Coach and develop residents through regular one-on-one meetings, feedback, and mentoring.
Evaluate resident growth and provide clear, constructive performance feedback.
Design and implement leadership development opportunities, including training, reading plans, and practical experiences.
Create and maintain a clear pathway for residents to move toward full-time ministry roles.
Help residents discern their calling, gifting, and future ministry placement.
Collaborate with ministry leaders to ensure alignment and effective integration of residents into church life.
Track progress and maintain documentation related to each resident’s development and goals
Participate in annual evaluations
Other tasks as assigned