Franklin, TN United States
Objectives
1. To Provide Exposure to a Wide Range of Pastoral Responsibilities
A residency is a great opportunity to gain experience in areas of weakness or ignorance.
Rather than serving with only one age group (adults, students, or children) or one emphasis
(preaching, teaching, music, counseling, leadership, or administration) we desire to give our
residents a sampling of the broader scope of pastoral ministry.
2. To Grow in Specific Areas of Ministry Interest
We also believe God gifts individuals in specific ways so that they excel and find greater joys
in certain areas of ministry. Rather than creating a job description first and picking a resident
for the position second, we want to pick the resident and tailor-make the position to the
individual’s giftings and desires.
Each week we will have opportunities for constructive criticism so that the resident can refine
their gifts.
3. Opportunities for One-on-One Discipling
The residency will provide both formal and informal discipleship. The resident will have
exposure to the pastors through dinners in homes, car rides, and conversations. There will
also be intentionality in scheduling a monthly time for a discipleship meeting with the
preaching pastor.
4. Ministry and Theological Education (if applicable)
The combination of seminary and church responsibilities is strategic. Seminaries have
expertise in training students, but no training is complete if it is divorced from the local
church. Furthermore, the church can provide a better education than a seminary in several
areas of ministry. Therefore, we believe putting the church and the seminary together is a
powerful combination.
5. To Grow in Christlikeness
As the intern develops practical ministry skills, we will also focus on Christlikeness and
character. We hope that our resident loves God more as a result of the time in our church.
Finances & Lodging
The compensation package will be $20,000-30,000 per year. This will be determined
by factors such as experience, life situation, and schooling plans.
Housing in the home of a church family may be made available.
Weekly Structure
Residents will work 3-4 office days in addition to Sundays. There may be an option for part-
time work in addition to the residency. Office days will include the following activities:
Weekly discipleship meetings with Trinity’s elders/leaders.
One-on-one discipleship for church members
Preparation for teaching/leadership
Administrative responsibilities
Accompanying the pastors on visits and meetings
Monthly Days of Solitude and Prayer
Church Description
Trinity is a small (120 people) Baptist church in the growing community of Franklin, TN. Our
mission is to make disciple-making-disciples of neighbors and nations for the glory of King
Jesus. The church is elder-led and congregationally-ruled. It has been shaped by the
importance of expositional preaching, meaningful church membership, and the doctrines of
grace. In the 29 years of Trinity’s life, there has been a consistent emphasis on training
young men and sending them out for vocational service.
Requesting More Information
If you have further questions or if you are interested in being considered for the residency, please email [email protected]
Handout: trinity_pastoral_residency-2.pdf