The Milestone Ministry Residency provides individuals first-hand experience in a growing local church ministry environment. Through shadowing, personal development, teaching, and service opportunities the residency will help candidates discern and enhance a lifetime ministry calling.
- The program duration is one-year followed by evaluation, clear next steps, and the potential to continue for a second year.
- The resident candidate may be part-time (approximately 25-hours a week) or full-time (approximately 40-hours a week) at Milestone Church within an assigned ministry area.
- Complete Milestone Growth Track.
- Report to and communicate regularly with supervising staff.
- Complete ministry assignments with excellence.
- Be available to assist different ministry areas as needed. Ex: Retreats, VBS, Camps, Serve Day
- Attend/Serve on the weekends and for services related to their ministry area. Ex: Weekend Services + Elevate Wednesday service
- Abide by Milestone Employee Guidelines.
- Continued progress toward education goal.
- Part-time resident candidates may be permitted to obtain part-time jobs but should not conflict with residency expectations/commitments.
- Once reviewed, background check and reference check will be completed.
- Interviews will be scheduled for qualified candidates. Additional interviews with Executive staff will be scheduled as needed.
- Notification of acceptance will be communicated by Milestone Church’s Human Resources Department.
- Upon acceptance, a candidate will receive an offer letter with terms for a one-year resident period and an employee policy manual.
- The candidate will not be hired until he/she has agreed to all terms and signs to uphold employee policies.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates will be committed followers of Christ with a ministry call.
- Candidates will have recommendation letters supporting identified leadership potential with gifting in connections, administration, communication, worship, and/or others depending on ministry area placement.
- Candidates will have recently graduated college or completed a minimum of 60-hours of college coursework. Exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Candidates interested in the Milestone Ministry Residency will submit an application, resumé, and background information form via email.