Equipping Kingdom Leaders.

Advancing the Gospel. Multiplying Impact.

What is Residency?

The Residency at Ransom Church is a two-year pastoral and leadership development experience designed to equip emerging ministry leaders for a lifetime of Kingdom impact. Through hands-on experience, intentional coaching, and deep community, residents are immersed in the life of the local church. Each resident serves on a ministry team, receives one-on-one mentoring from seasoned leaders, and participates in a collaborative learning environment that cultivates both spiritual maturity and leadership capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions.

who should consider residency?

Residency is for individuals called to vocational ministry who are seeking practical experience and growth. Ideally, applicants would have a college education, some ministry experience, and a desire to develop their leadership and ministry skills.

what ministry team will i serve on?
Residents are placed on ministry teams based on their experience, team dynamics, and future ministry aspirations. Potential areas of service include:
Ransom Kids (0–grade 5)
Ransom Teens (middle + high school)
Worship
Discipleship
Connections
what are the program details?
Start Date: Varies based on availability – inquire to learn more.
Weekly Commitment: Approximately 29 hours
Monthly Stipend: $1,300 (Year 1), $1,500 (Year 2)
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Developmental Process

hands-on
experience.

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  • Gain the leadership capacity and know-how to effectively and competently lead as a pastor.
  • Receive significant and real-life ministry experience.
  • Qualifies as supervised ministry towards Wesleyan Ordination.

ministry
coaching.

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  • 1 on 1 coaching in ministry skills
  • Receive practical feedback within their current tasks and assignments to grow in ministry competence.

development
coaching.

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  • Equipping you for life and leadership transformation
  • On your growth as a follower of Jesus.

leadership
development.

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Weekly pastoral leadership training covering self-leadership, relational leadership, and organizational leadership.

exposure to
culture + DNA.

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  • Grow and work with a dynamic team
  • Exposure to the nuances and attitudes of a thriving staff and church culture.
  • Collaboration between kingdom-minded churches that challenge you to contextualize your learning environments.

evaluations.

 

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  • Feedback to help you grow as a Pastor.

questions?

Email [email protected] or fill out the form below.

LET'S CHAT

TESTIMONIALS

Priscilla Y.

I needed a safe, God-anointed, spirit-led space to help me grow in my call to ministry.

Cheyanne L.

Following college graduation I knew that I wanted to pursue a residency program to help me to continue developing as a pastor and a leader.

Ethan Z.

I have learned so much about myself through residency. I have grown in areas I needed to grow in and I have learned how I can use my strengths for His Kingdom.

Noah S.

The first church you work at is going to deeply mold and shape you, whether for good or for bad. I wanted my first church experience to be at a place that was creative in reaching the lost, and yet valued deep discipleship.

Tristan H.

I know that I have found the right place for me, for God to grow me into being a healthy steward for His Kingdom.

Samantha D.

The residency has allowed me to have the guiding hand that I was looking for during my first few years in ministry.

Ready to apply for residency?

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