Sowers Church Residency

Residency Program Outline

VISION: The goal of the residency is to fully equip every individual to be an effective minister of the Gospel, either in a traditional ministry setting or church-planting context.

FOUR OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

1. Ministry Exposure

Preparation for Gospel work will flourish if those in training can be placed in a local church where they have opportunities to test and grow their gifts. Only by putting into practice what they are learning in the classroom will they grow. Residents need a safe environment to make mistakes and learn from them. They also need the opportunity to develop the right instincts for ministry by participating in a substantial, meaningful way.

2. Personal Development

Formal education offers great content and a logical structure for teaching. However, when it comes to personal and character development, nothing compares with having a mentor. This dynamic is particularly true in Gospel ministry where life and doctrine are so intimately connected.

3. Professional Development

Although pastors are not strictly professionals, there are professional skills that are applied every day. Therefore, residents will be developed in some strategic ways: church administration, public speaking, productivity, leading staff teams, etc.

4. Theological and Spiritual Development

If you are going to teach the Bible well, you will need tools that will help you read, understand, and prepare to teach God's Word. Our goal is to prepare you to share and apply God's Word thoughtfully and faithfully.