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PASTORAL RESIDENCIES
First Presbyterian, Greensboro, NC
First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, NC, is committed to becoming a church that teaches and learns from seminary graduates in transition to their first called pastorate. Funding for the program was initially provided by a generous gift from the estate of the late Cynthia Price, a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church. The program is now being sustained in honor of our former pastor Rev. Dr. Sid Batts and his wife Cathy. We offer a two-year position as pastoral resident to a recent seminary graduate who holds the M.Div. Degree and who is on track for ordination in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Certified candidates may be ordained to this position during their residency.
We will welcome our ninth pastoral resident for a two-year term in August 2026. Applications will be accepted through January 9, 2026.
In our residents we seek aspiring pastors who desire a comprehensive residency experience in a large church. The primary focus of the residency program is to identify and develop leadership skills and a collaborative leadership style. Our program is designed to nourish pastoral residents as both spiritual and organizational leaders and to provide a well‐balanced start for their pastoral careers.
Throughout the term of the residency, the resident will develop leadership skills and a leadership style that will help the resident to serve God, the larger church, and future congregations. Throughout the term, the resident will participate in the following: worship leadership, preaching, teaching, and church governance. The resident will also serve in a series of rotations, in such areas as Christian formation, discipleship, pastoral care, stewardship, finance, outreach and operations. To further develop the resident’s servant leadership, he/she/they will engage in study, be mentored by staff and members, and seek out other experiences to develop as a collaborative leader. The resident will also be welcomed into the life of the congregation and community by a liaison support group of members.
For more information about the Sid and Cathy Batts Pastoral Residency of First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, NC, please visit www.fpcgreensboro.org/residency or contact Debby Foster at dfoster@fpcgreensboro.org or 336-478-4702.
White Memorial Presbyterian Church - Raleigh, NC
This two-year residency program is for seminary graduates who wish to develop their skills for ministry and grow in their pastoral identity in a large congregational setting. This is an ordained position in which the Pastoral Resident learns and serves alongside the staff and congregation of White Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Through diverse ministry experiences, mentorship and supervision, the Pastoral Resident is encouraged to clarify gifts for ministry and identify areas of particular interest. In Let Your Life Speak Parker Palmer writes, “Vocation does not come from willfulness. It comes from listening.” Throughout the program, the Pastoral Resident is tasked with listening – to experience, to the wisdom of colleagues and to the reflections of the community—as they discern how God might be calling them to serve the Church.
https://www.whitememorial.org/pastoral-resident-program/
Application deadline is January 16, 2026
First Presbyterian, Libertyville, IL
First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville offers a 2-year program for graduates with an M.Div. who are on track for ordination. The residency includes pastoral responsibilities for a large, suburban congregation with a focus on Christian education. The Resident will participate in leading worship (including preaching), support community engagement as well as congregational care, and play a role in church governance. Intentional time for reflection and study on the practice of ministry is part of the residency.
Learn more about the position here.
To apply: Submit a cover letter and the completed application form to PastoralResidentFPCL@gmail.com by February 20, 2026
Myers Park Presbyterian Church - Charlotte, NC
This two-year residency program is for seminary graduates who hold particular promise as pastors and wish to develop their ministerial skills under dedicated supervision in a large church setting. This is an ordained position in which Resident Pastors serve and learn alongside the staff and congregation of Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
Resident Pastors will have ongoing opportunities for worship leadership and for pastoral care. They will have focused times serving in faith formation, administration, and outreach. Resident Pastors will also explore ministry in a smaller church setting in the Charlotte area in order to gain experience that will help in discerning a call. In the second year, each Resident Pastor will be encouraged to focus on a specific ministry area or project that will deepen personal skills for ministry.
Application deadline for current cycle is January 16, 2026
Find more information and application documents below:
Village Church of Wellesley and Weston, MA
This residency is a unique two-year first-call opportunity for graduating students interested in becoming a UCC pastor. It includes being a member of a strong clergy team based in Wellesley for the first year: the resident will choose a few practical aspects of being a pastor they want to focus on, like fundraising, stewardship, finances, or management. In the second year they are the primary pastor for the Weston Church but with the mentoring of their colleagues on the clergy team.
Learn more here.
Application deadline is February, 6, 2026.
Second Presbyterian - Indianapolis, IN
We are seeking gifted candidates for the Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry Residency Program, a two-year fellowship that has provided dynamic ministry experience for recent M.Div. graduates for more than twenty years.
- Candidates must hold an M.Div. by the beginning of their residency and must be on track for ordination in the PC(USA). Preference will be given to December 2024 and May 2025 seminary graduates.
- We compensate Fellows at a salary commensurate with associate pastor positions in large congregations in the PC(USA).
- The program has a threefold emphasis: Congregational Ministry, Church Leadership, and Academic Study. (See a detailed description at secondchurch.org/lakefellows)
- Fellows gain experience in key ministry areas, including but not limited to: Preaching, pastoral care, missions, spiritual formation, administration, engagement, and stewardship.
- The program includes weekly seminars led by senior staff, guest speakers, and Senior Pastor Rev. Chris Henry, along with many additional continuing education events and experiences.
- Each Fellow is connected with a partner church in the Indianapolis area where they preach approximately once per month in a smaller setting.
Application instructions can be found at secondchurch.org/lakefellows.
Applications are due on January 31, 2025.
Covenant Presbyterian - Charlotte, NC
Covenant Presbyterian is a dynamic Christian community that gladly invites all people into a transformational experience of faith; boldly proclaims the gospel; bravely works toward a whole and just world; and passionately nurtures discipleship. Our location, on the edge of downtown and embedded in an historic neighborhood, provides ample opportunity to serve people from many walks of life. Our steeple graces the skyline of Charlotte, reminding us and our neighbors that we are loved by God and called to share that love. Our main entrance, open to all, bears the words, “To the Greater Glory of God” reminding us why we are here. The breadth and scope of our church can be seen on our website, which includes newsletters, sermons, bulletins, the operating budget, and program information.
First Presbyterian Church - Bristol, TN
First Presbyterian Church of Bristol, TN has recently created a Pastoral Resident program at our church, offering a 2-year program for graduates with an M.Div. and who wish to pursue/complete their ordination in the PCUSA to learn in a programmatic/multi-staff church environment. The emphasis during the two-year period is for the resident to learn how to do ministry well, and have the resources and time to complete the ordination process. The resident will be present and active in every aspect of ministry we have here at the church from administration to children’s ministry.
Contact Pastor Dave Welch at dwelch@fpcbristol.org for more details
reviewed 2/13/25
Huguenot Memorial Church - Pelham, NY
Huguenot Memorial Church, a 400 member church, offers a unique opportunity for a recent seminary grad to experience, lead, and reflect in serving a church as a Pastoral Resident. The position is partially funded by a grant from Hudson River Presbytery, who has also committed to help our resident find full-time call employment after the experience.
Our last resident served with us for almost 2 full church years and was hired nearby as a full-time Associate Pastor. I include a letter of recommendation she prepared to speak about her experience. The experience comes with free area housing, a $30k stipend, medical insurance, and professional expenses.
For more information:
https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pastoral-Resident-Flyer.pdf
https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pastoral-Resident-Grant-Letter.pdf
Omaha Presbyterian Foundation--Synergos Pastoral Residency
Synergos is for first-call pastors who have completed seminary and are certified ready to receive a call to ministry in the PC(USA). They are full-time positions with full benefits from the Board of Pensions. They offer individual coaching and cohort support, and the 2025 residents will serve in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the final deadline for this round was March 1, 2025.
More information can be found on this flier or at the OPSF website.
CPE RESIDENCIES
First Year Residency - Riverside Regional Medical Center- Newport News, VA
Requirements:
- Completed signed ACPE application with essays.
- Required one successfully completed unit of ACPE, NACC, or NAJC CPE.
- Required Master of Divinity or equivalent degree
- Salary: $47,500 for one year program
- Required holiday coverage
- Required one weekly overnight (no post call day off)
Learn more about the position here: Chaplain-Resident-1st Year
Learn more about the Riverside Regional CPE Program here
To apply, send materials to Riverside.Regional.CPE.Application@rivhs.com.
For questions, call 757-594-2273
Second Year Residency - Riverside Regional Medical Center- Newport News, VA
Requirements:
- Completed signed ACPE application with essays, current verbatim, all Educator and self-evaluations.
- Required four successfully completed units of ACPE, NACC, or NAJC CPE.
- Required Master of Divinity or equivalent degree.
- Salary: $50,000 for one year program
- Required holiday coverage
- Required one weekly overnight rotating week one Tuesday next week Saturday (no post call day off)
Learn more about the position here: Chaplain-Resident 2nd-Year
Learn more about the Riverside Regional CPE Program here
To apply, send materials to Riverside.Regional.CPE.Application@rivhs.com.
For questions, call 757-594-2273
