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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:

      https://myersparkpres.org/project/residency-program/

  • 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

  • Covenant Presbyterian - Charlotte, NC

  • First Presbyterian Church - Bristol, TN

  • Huguenot Memorial Church - Pelham, NY

CPE RESIDENCIES

  • CPE Residency - Lebanon VAHCS - Lebanon, PA

    • Lebanon VAHCS Now Accepting Applications

      Residency CPE Unit, August 25, 2025- August 21, 2026

      1. Class and clinical time will be 40 hours per week.
      2. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday with weekend rotation.
      3. Levels 1A,1B, 2A and 2B training is provided.

      Applicants are encouraged to apply six months before the program start date. Additional details can be found here.

      For more information and to apply, please contact Dean Luther vhalebcpeadmin@va.gov or 717-228-6021.

       

  • First Year Residency - Riverside Regional Medical Center- Newport News, VA

    • Requirements:

      1. Completed signed ACPE application with essays.
      2. Required one successfully completed unit of ACPE, NACC, or NAJC CPE.
      3. Required Master of Divinity or equivalent degree
      4. Salary: $47,500 for one year program
      5. Required holiday coverage
      6. 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:

      1. Completed signed ACPE application with essays, current verbatim, all Educator and self-evaluations.
      2. Required four successfully completed units of ACPE, NACC, or NAJC CPE.
      3. Required Master of Divinity or equivalent degree.
      4. Salary: $50,000 for one year program
      5. Required holiday coverage
      6. 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