In Grace Communion International we believe in High Support, High Challenge – Grace always! Our ministry pathway provides a safe and strategic environment for individuals to explore their call to ministry. The programs in the pathway are not necessarily followed in a linear process system but each provides an onramp into leadership in GCI. Explore the links below to discover which program would be the best fit for you!

What is the GCI Pastoral Resident Program?

The Pastoral Resident Program is a 2.5-year, hands-on pastoral ministry experience for those who have discerned a calling to pastoral ministry and have demonstrated potential for this vocation.

Key Program Features:

  • 2.5-year residency
  • Paid, part-time work in the church (10 hours per week in church-related ministry; seminary studies are outside of the 10 hours per week)
  • Enrollment in Master’s level classes at Grace Communion Seminary to complete a 7-course Pastoral Diploma
  • Currently offered at US Ministry Training Center
  • Pastoral ministry mentoring, coaching, hands-on ministry training, pastoral ministry leadership opportunities, formal trainings, discernment of calling, participation in GCI events

Who is a Pastoral Resident Candidate?

  • A bachelor’s degree graduate
  • Available and willing to devote 2.5 years to the pastoral residency without interruption, including enrollment in Grace Communion Seminary
  • Available and willing to relocate to a Ministry Training Center (or operate from an approved site with proper supervision)
  • Discernment of calling to pastoral ministry with demonstrated aptitude for this vocation
  • Understand and agree with GCI’s statement of beliefs and Trinitarian theology

Interested in pursuing a Pastoral Residency?

A written application (including $50 application fee, resume, and references) and interview are required for application to the program. Those considering application to the Pastoral Resident Program are encouraged to read chapters 1 and 4-9 of the Ministry Intern and Pastoral Resident Manual to gain a fuller understanding of the program before applying.

We invite you to support our leadership development programs by donating to the GCnext fund.

Top