Two Cities Church
Residency
A season of development for a lifetime of ministry.
THE RESIDENCY
Looking for meaningful ministry experience in an environment where you can be discipled and developed? Our program provides an open door into serving in the church, a clear roadmap for development, and an offramp into lifelong ministry.
RESIDENCY
Details
MINISTRY IS HARD.
WE CAN HELP.
Each residency at Two Cities Church will provide you with:
- Practical and meaningful ministry experience
- Theological development and sharpening
- Focused leadership training and development
- Opportunities to lead special projects and initiatives
- Key presence within our Two Cities staff
- Personal Development and a dedicated ministry mentor
- Opportunity to earn a seminary Masters Degree for free as a part of your theological development
THIS COULD BE YOU
Wondering if this opportunity is right for you? Don’t just take our word for it. Watch this video to see how two current residents have been impacted by the residency.
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RESIDENCY TRACKS
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College
Disciple the next generation.
This residency focuses on leveraging recent college graduates to be disciple-makers on one of the college campuses here in Winston-Salem, because we believe if you reach the campus you can reach the world. This track is excellent preparation for anyone looking to go into full-time ministry in a variety of capacities.
Ministry
Build up the Church.
This residency focuses on creating space to explore a ministry calling and gain valuable experience alongside our church staff.
Sub-tracks include:
- Discipleship & Groups
- Missions
- Kids
- Students
- Connections
Worship
Minister through worship.
This residency provides opportunities to learn and develop musically, in administration, and in leadership.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in conjunction with other ministries such as our production team, student ministry, college ministry, and worship volunteers.
Creative
Tell the story.
This residency allows people with creative gifting and heart for ministry the chance to explore and experience how they can use these gifts in the context of the local church. We have the best story to tell (the gospel); we have the responsibility to tell it well.
Sub-tracks include:
- Communication (social media, marketing, communications, graphic design, and video)
- Production (A/V, production, tech, and video)
Pastoral
Learn how to lead.
This residency is designed to help equip future pastors and church planters to lead at a high level within the local church.
This residency is for those with previous ministry experience who desire to plant a church, lead a campus, or work in a high-level leadership position within a church.
Sub-tracks include:
- Lead Pastor
- Executive Pastor
This track has a potential third-year option in partnership with the Summit Collaborative.
frequently asked
questions
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How are residencies funded?
The residencies at Two Cities are fully support raised. Each resident will be responsible for raising their own salaries for the two-year residency. But we want to take the fear out of the support raising process! Two Cities has partnered with an incredible organization called Reliant that trains, coaches, and manages everything you need. With the best tools and resources at your disposal, support raising raising will be an excellent training ground for future opportunities in ministry.
What will I be doing?
What kind of degree will be offered?
Does anything else come with the program?
Will housing be provided?
What does the application process look like?
The application process consists of four stages.
- Connect: After you submit your interest form the Pastor of Leadership Development will connect with you over an initial phone call.
- Apply: If the residency is a good fit for you, then you’ll complete a formal application and have your first interview.
- Assess: Those selected to continue the process, will undergo a more in-depth professional and personality assessment. The application process will also officially begin with Reliant, our support raising partner. There will be a final on-sight interview, if possible.
- Decision: If an offer is made and accepted, you will go through support-raising training and enroll in our degree program.
For a more specific timeline, check out the “When would I start?” FAQ.
When would I start?
There are two on-ramps for Residency at Two Cities Church – fall and spring.
FALL RESIDENCY
– Applications due February 1
– Final decisions by February 25
– Support Raising Training March 18-21
– Residency Start Date August 1
SPRING RESIDENCY
– Applications due June 30
– Final decisions by July 29
– Support Raising Training August
– Residency Start Date January 1