We all are becoming somebody. We all have a telos, which is a Greek word that means goal or purpose. Finding and pursuing our God-given telos is essential to following in the way of Jesus. In other words, Jesus calls us to become who we were made to be as unique image-bearers of God.
The Telos Residency is a 10-month wholistic leadership formation program that helps young people find their place within God’s mission. We train and equip the next generation of kingdom leaders to understand how they are uniquely wired, how to assess and engage the needs and injustices in their community, and how to reimagine the local church. We believe that helping young leaders find and pursue their telos is essential to building a healthy and vibrant church for this generation.
Our residents received a paid position with one our local employer partners. These are Kingdom-minded ministries, churches, and businesses in the urban-core of Knoxville who our creatively engaging the needs of our community. The job provides a living stipend, credits towards a Master’s in Strategic Ministry at Johnson University, and a unique environment for hands-on learning and creative experimentation. Many of our residents receive offers to stay with their employer full-time at the conclusion of the program. To see our growing list of employer partners, visit https://www.telosresidency.com/employment
We are now accepting applications for our 2025-26 cohort! Applications submitted before December 31st received priority consideration for the program. Our regular application deadline is February 14th.
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If you have questions or would like to learn more about our program, contact our director at charley@telosresidency.com
