Connections Ministry Resident

## Connections Resident

### **September 2026 – August 2027**

The Ministry Residency Program is a 12-month leadership development initiative. It is designed for those who have completed their college studies, or equivalency, and already have a sense of the calling/career path they want to pursue. The program is designed to be a bridge from college or secular career to ministry, giving residents invaluable ministry experience that will better prepare them for more permanent roles within the church.

Within a specific area of ministry, residents will be given responsibilities comparable to that of a director. In addition, residents receive weekly leadership development training, ministry coaching, complete quarterly studies and lead ministry activities.

#### **Responsibilities/Duties:**

• Cultivate a close daily walk and relationship with Christ
• Participate and learn to develop and lead teams
• Assist in the planning and execution of Community Events
• Prep, teach, and manage follow up processes for Explore and Discover Classes
• Onboard, manage and train volunteers
• Learn budget and planning process
• Manage Connection requests
• Assist in planning, teaching, and coordinating Grace Studies
• Assist with weddings or funerals should they arise
• Oversight to campus prayer team
• Assist with any critical response situations (counseling, grief & loss, benevolence)
• Manage host rotation for weekend services

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## Qualifications
#### **Required skills/Experience:**

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience and passion for church and the community
• Motivated to learn and lead
• Great relational skills: full of faith, friendly, calm, and professional
• Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, and integrity

#### **Expectations**

• Accept and support the Grace Church Vision and Values
• Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
• Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
• Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
• Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
• Communicate and present information to others in a clear, complete and concise way
• Have a good sense of humor and ability to have fun while working hard as part of a team
• Anticipate needs by understanding the expectations, previous history, and potential outcomes
• Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, integrity
• Maintain a positive attitude while being mission-driven

#### **Work Schedule:**

• Monday - Thursday; Weekend Services and Special Events