Intro to the Program:

The apostle Paul recognized that planting churches involves growing people to lead those churches. In 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul urges Timothy, “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” This is how the mission of God is carried along - through people entrusting the trustworthy Word of God to others who will rise up to do the same. The residency program is a one - year internship for faithful young men and women who are seeking to grow in their devotion to the Lord, the soundness of their doctrine, and their competence and calling in ministry. At the end of one year the resident may be presented with the option of proceeding for a second year. New residency cycles begin every January. 

School Credit
Mentorship classes can be taken with NOBTS during the course of the residency program. Students seeking class credit will have to complete assignments provided by the school and integrate those assignments into the ministry they are doing at St. Rose Community Church. 

Discipleship and Opportunities:
Residents will have regular meetings with their cohort and mentor for the purpose of discipleship and accountability. They will also receive opportunities to be stretched in areas of ministry according to their interests including local and global missions, preaching, teaching, leadership, evangelism, pastoral ministry, etc. 

Expectations:
- Residents must be active members of St. Rose Community Church
- Approx. 50 pages of reading per week. (books will be provided) 
- Bi-weekly meetings for discussion of reading material. 
- Completion of 2020 Bible reading plan provided.
- Upkeep of a prayer journal. 
- Ministry projects and writing assignments throughout the year.