Resident Pastor

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Office - Winder, GA 30680Position Type: Full TimeMinistry Purpose: Consistent with Romans 12:9-15 and Ephesians 4:11-12, all Bethlehem Church employees are responsible for assisting the Lead Pastor and staff in carrying out the daily ministry functions of Bethlehem Church and all other duties as assigned. Job Description: This position provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care for program participants through intentional discipleship, accountability, and support. This role oversees and coordinates hands-on ministry experiences across various areas of the church, ensuring residents receive well-rounded, practical training. The Residency Pastor is responsible for coaching and developing emerging leaders through consistent feedback, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities. Additionally, this role establishes and maintains a clear pathway for residents to transition into full-time ministry and guides each individual in discerning their calling and next placement, whether within the church or sent out to serve elsewhere. Job Classification: Full Time | Exempt Reports to: Executive Pastor Key Responsibilities: Provide ongoing spiritual leadership and pastoral care for residents through discipleship, accountability, and personal support. Lead and oversee the residency program, ensuring a structured and meaningful development experience. Coordinate and manage residents’ hands-on ministry assignments across various church departments. Coach and develop residents through regular one-on-one meetings, feedback, and mentoring. Evaluate resident growth and provide clear, constructive performance feedback. Design and implement leadership development opportunities, including training, reading plans, and practical experiences. Create and maintain a clear pathway for residents to move toward full-time ministry roles. Help residents discern their calling, gifting, and future ministry placement. Collaborate with ministry leaders to ensure alignment and effective integration of residents into church life. Track progress and maintain documentation related to each resident’s development and goals Participate in annual evaluations Other tasks as assigned Characteristics: Adaptable, proactive, and forward-thinking Maintain a Godly attitude and follow the guidelines outlined in the Bethlehem Church Handbook for how to biblically handle conflict Ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality Highly organized Effective time management Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment Dependable Self-motivated Attentive to details and accuracy Willingness to learn and serve Spiritual Criteria: Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Commitment to personal spiritual growth Models standards and expectations of leaders within Bethlehem Church Must attend Bethlehem Church QualificationsExperience: Residency ministry experience Group ministry experience Volunteer and team leadership experience