Church Planter Residency

Description:

• Development and Preparation (6-12 months): The initial phase includes rigorous training, mentorship, assessment, and preparation.
• Church Planting Launch (Year 2): The Church Planting Resident will develop and execute a comprehensive church-planting plan and begin engaging the target community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in structured ministry training, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with church staff and residency mentors to create a comprehensive church-planting strategy.
• Engage in community outreach and church-planting activities within the target area.
• Prepare for and be assessed by the North American Mission Board/SEND Network.
• Attend and contribute to HHBC’s services, ministries, and events, maintaining an active membership.
• Exemplify a lifestyle in accordance with the gospel (Philippians 1:27) and promote disciple-making(Matthew 28:18-20). 

Qualifications:

• Motivated men who meet the biblical qualifications for eldership as outlined in the New Testament (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
• Graduate-level theological training (MA, MDiv, or equivalent) and ministry leadership experience.
• Proven communication and teaching skills, with a background in disciple-making.
• Track record of visionary, entrepreneurial ministry work, ideally with experience in new ministry initiatives.
• Demonstrates qualities of humility, teachability, and self-awareness.
• Able to relocate to the Edmond area and committed to serving at HHBC.