Ministry Residency

Job Summary

The River Valley Residency is a 1 to 2 year program for young adults who are called to vocational ministry. We combine theological education with hands-on ministry experience in a thriving multi-site (4 campuses) church, located in the beautiful Rogue Valley in southwest Oregon. Our residency gives you a working insight into church life, while allowing you to drill down in a specific area such as Adult Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Kids Ministry, Worship Ministry, Communications and more. Candidates should be able to articulate a specific call into vocational ministry. At the end of the program, residents will be viable staff in a church or ministry setting.
The program begins every August, but applications are always accepted. Residency invitations are extended in the spring preceding the beginning of residency.

Duties

• Attend all scheduled residency and staff meetings and events.
• Be diligent about fulfilling scheduled hours of training, observation, and work.
• Engage actively with residency material through reading and spiritual practices as assigned. Completion of assigned readings and educational assignments in a timely manner.
• Commitment to the full term of the residency.
• Diligence in any outside education related to the residency.
• Provide support for your ministry area as assigned, contributing to a wide range of tasks and responsibilities.
• Participate in and serve at all-church events, such as but not limited to Christmas and Easter services, Worship Services, Life Groups, and special events and conferences.

Skills

• Have a goal of vocational ministry. (Either part or full time)
• Active and passionate follower of Jesus.
• Integrity, spiritual and personal maturity, teachable, humble, cooperative, self-starter.
• Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others.
• Demonstrates ability to connect with people and be a positive and active member of the RVC team. Understanding of and alignment with RVC Statement of Beliefs and Positions.
• Maintains a high level of discretion and tact.
• Ability to multitask on multiple projects simultaneously with professional time management and attention to detail.
• Some prior ministry experience preferred, whether volunteer or vocational.
• Proficient communication skills, written and verbal.

Pay: $1,500.00 - $1,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person