Ideal Fit
Whether you’re looking for a deep dive into ministry experience after completing your educational goals or searching for some initial ministry experience as you pursue a seminary degree, you could be a great fit at Trinity.
More than anything, we’re looking for someone who shares our dependence upon Jesus, our dedication to make more and stronger disciples of his, and our commitment to pursuing excellence in ministry through healthy staff and leadership culture.
Requirements
- A call to pastoral ministry, discerned both personally and by fellow Christians
- Bachelors degree in pastoral ministry or a related field
- 3 references – ministerial, educational, and personal
Ministry Responsibilities
Middle School & High School Ministry
- Provides Gospel-rich, age-appropriate, effective biblical teaching. Serves as primary teacher. Schedules guest teachers.
- Ensures that weekly gatherings are planned and executed well.
- Fosters a safe environment for students. Ensures that the student space is supplied, set up, and ready for weekly gatherings.
- Cultivates Christlike relationships with students, adhering to appropriate boundaries.
- Initiates & leads special events – United Youth Rally, retreats, etc.
Student Ministry Team
- Models prayerful, humble team leadership.
- Includes and listens to Student Ministry Team during the process of imagining and deciding upon future Student Ministries plans.
- Creates and maintains a volunteer schedule to ensure every gathering is properly staffed.
- Keeps regular communication with team to ensure each member is prepared and equipped for each gathering.
- Models Christlike relationships with students and equips volunteers to do likewise.
- Forms and guides sub-teams to plan and participate in special events.
Staff Member
- Leads Student Ministries in line with the vision and values of Trinity Church.
- Pursues cooperation/integration of Student Ministries with Trinity’s other ministry areas.
- Participates in weekly staff meeting.
- Collaborates with the Family Ministry Pastor on:
- Advance planning.
- Events.
- Lesson series.
- Goals.
- Growing Student Ministries in breadth and depth.
- Evaluating ministry effectiveness.
- Budgeting.
- Training volunteers.
- Volunteer screening.
- Conflict resolution.
- Recruiting volunteers.
- Providing regular encouragement for MS & HS volunteers.
- Regular rhythm of 1-on-1 meetings for:
- Personal support, growth, and prayer.
- Developing ministry skills.
- Communications.
- Contributions to Trinity’s weekly email newsletter and/or a future family ministries newsletter.
- Parent meetings (when deemed useful).
- Parent communications – schedules, registration forms, etc.
Compensation
We want your Residency experience to dovetail with your ministry goals. Track 1 is designed for applicants who have already completed their desired ministry education. If you hope to incorporate further seminary education into your experience, Track 2 might be the better option for you.
Track 1 – Ministry Experience
- 35 hours/week, Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance stipend.
- Trinity Church will provide your housing for the duration of the residency, either in our parsonage (if available) or with a Trinity family.
Track 2 – Continuing Education
- 25 hours/week, Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance stipend.
- Trinity Church will provide your housing for the duration of the residency, either in our parsonage (if available) or with a Trinity family.
- We can assist you in paying for a Master of Arts or Master of Divinity degree online through an agreed-upon seminary.
