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Reliant

Mercy Church Residency

Charlotte, NC · On-site

This program is for those who believe God is calling them into full-time ministry or church planting, as well as those who believe they will be involved in some form of Christian vocational work in ...

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Intern

Kansas City, MO

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

... be in full time ministry. The program will invest significantly in each trainee, physically, mentally and spiritually. Interns will serve as part of the FCA Hockey Staff where they will gain ...

Youth Dynamics

Operations Manager

Grangeville, ID

$42K - $64K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This full-time ministry position supports this vision by promoting the ministry through strategic marketing and communication strategies. This position is funded by personal support-raising. We are ...

Youth Dynamics

Adventures Director

Grangeville, ID · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This full-time ministry position exists to support this vision. This role will be partially responsible for the Human Resources program, policies, and practices, either performing the following ...

Youth Dynamics

Operations Manager

Grangeville, ID · On-site

$42/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This full-time ministry position supports this vision by promoting the ministry through strategic marketing and communication strategies. This position is funded by personal support-raising. We are ...

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Intern

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

... be in full time ministry. The program will invest significantly in each trainee, physically, mentally and spiritually. Interns will serve as part of the FCA Hockey Staff where they will gain ...

Youth Dynamics

Adventures Director

Grangeville, ID · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This full-time ministry position exists to support this vision. This role will be partially responsible for the Human Resources program, policies, and practices, either performing the following ...

NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP

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Full-Time Elementary Ministry Director

Elmhurst, NY · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Elementary Ministry Director Reports to: NextGen Pastor | Status: Full-Time Qualifications * Has a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrates spiritual maturity and Christian ...

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Youth Dynamics

Business Manager

Grangeville, ID · On-site

$42K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This full-time ministry position supports this vision by promoting the ministry through strategic marketing and communication strategies. This position is funded by personal support-raising. We are ...

NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP

Be Seen First

Full-Time Elementary Ministry Director

Elmhurst, NY · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Elementary Ministry Director Reports to: NextGen Pastor | Status: Full-Time Qualifications * Has a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrates spiritual maturity and Christian ...

New

Youth Dynamics

Business Manager

Grangeville, ID · On-site

$42K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This full-time ministry position supports this vision by promoting the ministry through strategic marketing and communication strategies. This position is funded by personal support-raising. We are ...

Youth Dynamics

Operations Manager

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$42K - $64K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This full-time ministry position supports this vision by promoting the ministry through strategic marketing and communication strategies. This position is funded by personal support-raising. We are ...

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Full Time Ministry involves a dedicated, full-time commitment to religious work, often with formal credentials and employment by a church or organization. Part Time Ministry, on the other hand, is a flexible role that may involve volunteering or part-time employment, often alongside other jobs or responsibilities. Both roles serve similar purposes but differ mainly in time commitment and employment structure.

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Full time ministry refers to dedicating one’s career or primary occupation to serving in a religious organization or faith-based role. This can include positions such as pastors, priests, missionaries, youth leaders, or other church staff who work to support the spiritual and practical needs of a community. People in full time ministry often engage in teaching, counseling, community outreach, and organizing worship services. The work is typically motivated by a sense of calling and commitment to faith, and may require specific education or training depending on the denomination or organization.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Ministry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,283 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Mercy Church Residency

Reliant

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Program Outline

As a church, we are committed to helping future leaders flourish in vocational gospel ministry by developing character, cultivation of competency, and discernment of calling. This program is for those who believe God is calling them into full-time ministry or church planting, as well as those who believe they will be involved in some form of Christian vocational work in the future. This handbook provides a detailed description of each ministry track offered through the Mercy Residency Program. As a church, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to train men and women for Christian ministry and view it as a great privilege and responsibility.

For the complete Residency Program Handbook, click here.


RESIDENCY GOALS AND COMPONENTS

Residency Goals - Under the supervision of the leadership of Mercy Church, the resident is expected to exercise due diligence to achieve the following:

  • To broaden their understanding of Christian ministry through the study of Scripture and other literature and by both observation of and participation in regular Christian ministry.
  • To sharpen vision for biblical ministry through regular interaction with ministry leaders from Mercy Church.
  • To continue growth in being a godly, learned, Spirit-filled ministry leader in view of future ministry in the local church through exposure to a multi-ethnic cadre of pastoral leaders and other ministry practitioners.
  • To participate in ministry and congregational life at Mercy Church.

Residency Components - To achieve the things noted above, it is expected that the resident will:

  • Attend resident cohort meetings. These will take place bi-weekly on Thursday mornings from 8:00-9:30am. Location will be communicated later on.
  • Attend a direct report meeting with a Mercy Staff member.
  • Attend special gatherings. There will likely be several special gatherings during the year.
  • Attend all worship services at their assigned campus. The resident is expected to attend and serve during weekend services every week.

Fulfill ministry assignments - The resident's ministry assignments for the term include the following (not an exhaustive list):

  • Attend all required staff meetings, gatherings, and training. Each Wednesday, there is a staff meeting (WASH), a "We Learn" development time, staff prayer, and staff lunch where we all eat together. Once a quarter, we have staff gatherings just to connect and build bonds.
  • Be actively engaged in seeking out one-to-one relationships.
  • Ministry Track

Other Considerations
Term: The residency will run for two years.


Application Process:
  • Phase 1 - Application (click apply to start!)
  • Phase 2 - Ministry Assessment
    • You will receive an email with your ministry assessment questions after your application is reviewed
    • ***NOTE: You will not be able to save your answers in between sections. Please set aside an hour to do this assessment***
  • Phase 3 - Local Interview
    • An interview will be done by your local supervision based on your ministry application and assessment.
    • You'll be able to schedule this within our system after you complete the ministry assessment.

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