Southland Resident 2027-2028

Lexington, Kentucky • Nicholasville, KY

10h • $1,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a year-long commitment from June to May for post-graduates or young adults seeking to serve, grow, and develop their character and calling in ministry. The program offers hands-on learning in a chosen ministry area under the supervision of a Southland staff field supervisor, providing training, coaching, development, and support. Residents will engage in weekly sessions with other residents and staff, participate in discussions, and learn to lead residency sessions. The program also supports residents in planning their next steps and job placement.

Requirements

• Post-graduate or young adult status.
• Desire to serve, grow, and develop character and calling in ministry.
• Readiness to learn through classroom, cohort, and hands-on opportunities.
• A year-long commitment (June to May).
• Full-time schedule, including Sundays.
• Active participation in discussions.
• Completion of readings and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve, grow, and develop character and calling in ministry.
• Engage in hands-on learning in a chosen ministry area.
• Receive training, coaching, development, and support from a Southland staff field supervisor.
• Lead groups.
• Write devotional or other materials.
• Preach in Student Ministry environments.
• Interview, onboard, and lead volunteers.
• Plan events.
• Engage in weekly sessions with other residents and Southland staff.
• Come prepared with readings and assignments.
• Be an active participant in discussions.
• Learn to lead Residency sessions and discussions.
• Plan next steps after residency and work towards job placement.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly stipend of $1,000 as a 1099 employee.
• Training, coaching, development, and support.
• Job placement support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed