Leadership Institute Resident Fall 2026

Program Features

• 10-month immersive residency designed to prepare future ministry leaders for full-time vocational ministry. 
• Paid stipend to cover living and educational expenses. 
• Full-time ministry experience including weekday responsibilities and weekend service commitments. 
• Leadership development curriculum featuring orientation learning labs discussion groups and spiritual formation. 
• One-on-one coaching and mentorship from experienced CCV staff and ministry leaders. 
• Individualized learning plan tailored to each residents calling strengths and growth areas. 
• Hands-on ministry training in a chosen specialty track (e.g. Kids Students Sports Missions Adult Ministries Music Production Guest Experience). 
• Career coaching to help residents discern and prepare for their next step in ministry. 
• Optional masters degree pathway through accredited university partners. 
• Community-building opportunities with fellow residents and CCV staff to foster spiritual growth and relational depth. 

Qualifications :

Key Responsibilities

• Engage fully in all program components including classroom instruction coaching sessions and ministry assignments. 
• Attend and actively participate in all Residency-sponsored training learning labs and development events. 
• Meet regularly with the Residency Pastor and assigned Staff Trainer for coaching accountability and spiritual growth. 
• Receive and implement feedback through monthly evaluations and ongoing mentorship. Lead and develop volunteers by recruiting training scheduling and providing pastoral care within your ministry
• area. 
• Fulfill all responsibilities of your selected ministry track including weekend service leadership and midweek planning. 
• Demonstrate initiative by cross-training in other ministry areas and contributing to church-wide events and initiatives. 
• Model Christ-like leadership in all interactions upholding CCVs values and mission. 

Key Competencies

• Relational Intelligence: Builds trust communicates effectively and fosters unity across diverse teams and individuals. 
• Spiritual Maturity: Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus rooted in Scripture prayer and community. 
• Leadership Potential: Takes initiative inspires others and leads with humility and vision. 
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic ministry environment and responds with grace to shifting priorities. 
• Teachability: Open to feedback eager to learn and committed to personal and professional growth. 
• Ministry Mindset: Passionate about serving the local church and reaching people far from God. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent ministry/professional experience preferred. 
• Age 2130 with a clear sense of calling to full-time ministry. 
• Prior volunteer or professional experience in a church or ministry setting preferred. 
• Demonstrated alignment with CCVs mission values and theological convictions. 
• Willingness to become a participating member of CCV or participating church including regular worship attendance tithing and involvement in a neighborhood group. 
• Worship residents must be able to lead vocally and instrumentally. 

Character & Chemistry

• A passion for reaching the lost  
• Personal integrity in all areas of life  
• Must be or willing to become a participating member of CCV or participating church. 
• Consistently attends worship services with their family  
• Is an active participant in a neighborhood group and is a consistent tither.   

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position its job functions minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time