Residency Program

Residency Program

The StoneWater Residency is for young leaders like you who want to grow in ministry, both inside and outside the church. Just like doctors in residency learn by doing, you’ll work alongside experienced leaders, learning hands-on while also receiving intentional teaching.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

As a StoneWater Resident, you’ll dive into a ministry focus area of your choice, investing 30 hours each week. Of those, 24-26 hours will be spent hands-on in your focus area, while 4-6 hours will be dedicated to personal and spiritual growth through classes, reading, and talks from current staff and guest speakers. You’ll also check in every three months to track your progress, and at the nine-month mark, we’ll decide if you’ll continue for another year or wrap up your residency. We’re here to support your future by helping you find ministry opportunities when your residency ends.Ready to grow, serve, and make a lasting impact? Join us and take the next step toward becoming a leader in tomorrow's church.
StoneWater Ministries

Pastoral Care – caring for groups of people

Care/Counseling, Help Ministry, Reengage, Regeneration, Groups, New Believers, Baptism, Communion

Outreach - reaching people outside the church

Communications, Evangelism, World Missions, Community Missions, Church Planting, REM – Reach Equip Multiply, Welcome

Family Ministry – ministering to all ages and groups

Preschool, Kids Ministry, Student Ministry, Marriage, Single Moms, Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Legacy Ministries – helping people make their later years be their most impactful years., Young Adults

Church Operations – how things work behind the scenes

Finance, Information Technology, Facilities, Capital Projects, CRG

Services – What it takes to lead gatherings of people in worship

Worship, Production
For the StoneWater Residency, the Ministry focus area I am most interested in: Please list your top three in order from top to least.
Why are you applying for the StoneWater Residency? What do you hope to experience and learn?
TELL US ABOUT YOU (We want to know you, your story, and what makes you who you are.)
Tell us about your family of origin: Parents? Siblings? Where did you grow up? What is your relationship with your family like? How did this shape you into who you are today?
How did you come to faith in Jesus?
Have you been baptized as a follower of Jesus?
What church(es) have had the biggest impact on your life, and how?
Who has made the biggest spiritual impact on your life, and how?
What has been the most challenging season in your life, and what did God teach you?
What is God teaching you right now?
How are you using the gifts and talents God has given you?
What does your daily life with Jesus look like (Word, prayer, fellowship, etc.)?
Do you sense a call toward vocational ministry in the Church?
What sin struggle do you find continues to remind you of its presence? What do you do to fight against it? (Please know that we want health and freedom for you, and we’re prepared to help you through this.)
What does biblical community look like in your life right now?
What are your favorites: Hobbies? Movies or TV shows? Music? Books you’ve read?
After a chaotic or very busy period, how do you recharge?
What are you most passionate about? What keeps you up at night?
If you could do anything, whether you were paid to do it or not, what would it be?
What are you good at?
What are you bad at?
What do those closest to you say about you?
What do you feel compelled to do?
MINISTRY PRACTICE
Where do you currently attend church?
In what forms of service, leadership, and community have you been, or are you currently, involved in at that church?
What ministry experience felt like the perfect fit?
What ministry experience felt like it was out of your comfort zone?
What do you see as your spiritual gifts?
What talents has God given you?
What is the purpose of the Church?
What makes up a healthy church?
How do you, or would you, go about making disciples?
If a leader in your ministry came to you confessing same-sex attraction, how would you respond?
If two leaders in your ministry were dating and you found out they were spending the night together, how would you respond?
Is there any other information we should know as we consider your application?
Please upload your resume along with three references and their contact information (2 personal and 1 pastoral reference). Upload File
Please include the links to any social media profiles you have (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.). If not applicable, say N/A.
FAQ:

Program Dates

Guaranteed - August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026

Possible - August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2027

What is the compensation for the StoneWater Residency Program?
Residents will receive $1,500 per month in compensation, with $400 of this amount going toward your host home accommodation.

Can I work outside the Residency program?
Yes, you can work outside the program. In fact, we strongly recommend that residents consider taking on a part-time job, around 10-15 hours per week, to help supplement their income during the Residency.
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Residency Program

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

MINISTRY PRACTICE