Church Residency Directory
The churches below have partnered with DTS to offer formational learning environments that combine seminary coursework with real-world ministry experience, along with a stipend. To get started, begin your application to DTS, then complete the Church Residency App below which allows you to apply to several church residencies at once. (note: acceptance to DTS and acceptance to one of the church residency programs are separate processes that move in parallel).
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Auburn Community Church
Auburn, AL
Our vision is to cultivate future Church leaders for the purpose of sending them out as weapons for the Kingdom of God. Residency is designed for radical formation into the image of Christ while developing a deep biblical and theological framework, a redemptive worldview, and leadership capabilities.
Austin Ridge Bible Church
Austin, TX
The 12-Month Ridge Internship Program is for those with a strong call to ministry, or for those who have an interest in ministry but may not be sure. This is an opportunity to grow in Christ, confirm God’s call, and gain expertise in a chosen ministry area. Internships are designed to provide the training and experience needed to seek future ministry employment.
Champion Forest Baptist Church
Houston, TX
The Residency program provides biblical training, discipleship, and real-life ministry experience for near college graduates (juniors or seniors), or students working on their Master's degree or doctoral studies.
Christ Chapel Bible Church
Fort Worth, TX
The Christ Chapel Leadership Residency is a transformative opportunity for aspiring leaders to grow in character, deepen their faith, and gain hands-on experience. Residents are immersed in the life of the church, equipped with practical ministry skills, and inspired to live out their passion for the gospel as they serve alongside experienced leaders.
Doxology Bible Church
Fort Worth, TX
The Doxology residency is a 2–4-year program designed for emerging leaders who feel called to vocational church ministry. We want to help develop the future pastors, teachers, and ministry directors by giving them a place to grow and learn through hands-on ministry experience and intentional personal development.
Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR
The Fellowship Residency at Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas is a 10-month to 1-year program designed to develop young leaders in ministry through hands-on church experience, classes, and mentoring.
Grace Bible Church
College Station, TX
The Grace Fellows Program is a two-year educational and ministry leadership program designed to train leaders for a lifetime of ministry. The purpose of the Grace Fellows Program is to continue the process of developing the character, skills, knowledge, and vision necessary for a lifetime of ministry, while assisting the various Grace ministries in fulfilling its vision of helping people find and follow Jesus.
Highlands Church
Scottsdale, AZ
The Highlands Church Ministry Development program offers exposure, experience, and equipping to those who believe they are called to full-time ministry and who have an expressed desire to increase their ministry effectiveness. The Ministers in Residence (MIR) provides experience to individuals who affirm God’s call on their lives for full-time ministry. MIRs are also required to be enrolled full-time in seminary or in a graduate program relevant to their ministry pursuit.
North Metro Church
Marietta, GA
NMC partners with Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) to offer a two-year residency in which students pursue an MA in Christian Leadership while serving part-time on the church staff.
Passion City Church
Atlanta, GA
The Passion Residency is ideal for young leaders – those who are graduating from college or have a few years of professional experience and want to fall more in love with Jesus through hands-on ministry, spiritual formation and intentional community. Most of all, the residency is leveraging a season of your life for what matters most - the name and renown of Jesus.
Restoration Church
Bryan, TX
The Restoration Ministry Residency desires to provide recent college graduates with ministry experience, an introduction to a theological education, and developmental feedback for their faith, life, and future career.
Scottsdale Bible Church
Scottsdale, AZ
Through practical training and real-world ministry experience, the Minister-in-Residence (MIR) Program of Scottsdale Bible Church prepares the next generation for full-time Christian ministry while completing a formal seminary education.
The Chapel on the Campus
Baton Rouge, LA
The goal of The Chapel Sending Residency is to lead a Sending Resident, who is someone who aspires to be a UPG Church Planter, through a 1-year process of development and discernment, so that The Chapel can affirm the sending of the resident with a high degree of confidence.