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THE IMMERSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

SUPPLEMENTS THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION WITH A REAL-LIFE PRACTICAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE LOCAL CHURCH.

    • A devoted follower of Jesus Christ

    • A clear sense of call to vocational ministry

    • A college-graduate, preferably with a degree in

    • Christian Ministry or Biblical Studies

    • Committed to the mission, values, and beliefs of

    • The Church at Rock Creek and the Immerse Institute

    • A Team-player

    • A humble and teachable spirit

    • A self-starter with an ability to work independently

    • An eagerness to learn and a willingness to serve

    • Through practical training, residents will be exposed to real life ministry that will enhance their theological education.

    • Learn that Christian ministry is about people.

    • Gain practical insight into a variety of ministries within the church.

    • Cultivate a servant’s heart and use their spiritual gifts to help build the local church.

    • Learn the value of teamwork in a church setting.

    • Learn leadership skills essential for serving effectively in a local church.

    • Be encouraged in your personal devotion to Jesus and be stretched to live by faith through spiritual disciplines.

    • Add valuable assistance to the ongoing ministry of The Church at Rock Creek.

    • Be able to explore opportunities for advancement with The Church at Rock Creek or assist in helping with placement in another local church.

    • Develop a unique leadership experience in the Immerse School of Discipleship ministry of making disciples.

    • Learn valuable lessons about ministry from long tenured pastors and special guests.

  • The Residency program would be a ten-month commitment running from the first of August

    through the last day of May.

    • Students selected as residents will work 25-29 hours per week, and receive a monthly stipend of $1800.

    • An additional $5000 stipend may be available to those pursuing a graduate degree. If approved the stipend will be paid directly to the school or university.

    • In addition to all holidays observed by The Church at Rock Creek, residents will receive one week of paid time off. Any other time off must be worked out with ministry supervisor.

    • Fully furnished housing (and utilities) is provided.

    • The Residency will be a ten-month commitment, with the potential for an additional year of service.

THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM DIFFERS FROM AN INTERNSHIP IN THAT IT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A BROAD, WHOLE-CHURCH OVERVIEW OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT WILL BETTER PREPARE THE RESIDENT TO MOVE INTO A FULL-TIME VOCATIONAL MINISTRY POSITION.

MINISTRY SUPERVISOR:
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Staff Ministry Leader in area of interest

RESIDENCY SUPERVISOR:

Greg Kirksey,

Immerse Institute Chancellor

If you have questions about the Immerse Ministry Residency, please contact Greg Kirskey.

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THE IMMERSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

SUPPLEMENTS THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION WITH A REAL-LIFE PRACTICAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF T H E

LOCAL CHURCH.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A devoted follower of Jesus Christ

  • A clear sense of call to vocational ministry

  • A college-graduate, preferably with a degree in

  • Christian Ministry or Biblical Studies

  • Committed to the mission, values, and beliefs of

  • The Church at Rock Creek and the Immerse Institute

  • A Team-player

  • A humble and teachable spirit

  • A self-starter with an ability to work independently

  • An eagerness to learn and a willingness to serve

OBJECTIVES

  • Through practical training, residents will be exposed to real life ministry that will enhance their theological education.

  • Learn that Christian ministry is about people.

  • Gain practical insight into a variety of ministries within the church.

  • Cultivate a servant’s heart and use their spiritual gifts to help build the local church.

  • Learn the value of teamwork in a church setting.

  • Learn leadership skills essential for serving effectively in a local church.

  • Be encouraged in your personal devotion to Jesus and be stretched to live by faith through spiritual disciplines.

  • Add valuable assistance to the ongoing ministry of The Church at Rock Creek.

  • Be able to explore opportunities for advancement with The Church at Rock Creek or assist in helping with placement in another local church.

  • Develop a unique leadership experience in the Immerse School of Discipleship ministry of making disciples.

  • Learn valuable lessons about ministry from long tenured pastors and special guests.

POSITION DETAILS

DATES :

The Residency program would be a ten-month commitment running from the first of August

through the last day of May.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

& BENEFITS:

  • Students selected as residents will work 25-29 hours per week, and receive a monthly stipend of $1800.

  • An additional $5000 stipend may be available to those pursuing a graduate degree. If approved the stipend will be paid directly to the school or university.

  • In addition to all holidays observed by The Church at Rock Creek, residents will receive one week of paid time off. Any other time off must be worked out with ministry supervisor.

  • Fully furnished housing (and utilities) is provided.

  • The Residency will be a ten-month commitment, with

  • the potential for an additional year of service.

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