Ministry Opportunities

Participate in a “first call” experience that will complement and complete your preparation for ministry in a challenging and supportive environment. Our aim is to provide a foundation for new pastors to flourish in a wide array of settings, and with the whole range of duties and responsibilities expected of a minister.

You will be immersed with a small cohort of seminary graduates into an active congregation in a vibrant university town. Our program combines experiences and reflection to deepen call, awaken strengths, and stimulate pastoral imagination.

We strive to be a progressive, inclusive, and affirming community offering inspirational worship, engagement with matters of equity, racism, poverty, and social justice, and commitment to serving our neighbors in need.

For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Sandra McDonald, Resident Ministry Program Administrator: smcdonald@fpca2.org of 734-680-8907.

Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026

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

Information about this residency program can be found at secondchurch.org/lakefellows.

Contact Maggie Platt for more information.

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2026

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.

Information about this residency program can be found at https://www.covenantpresby.org/

Contact Lynne Koeniger for more details.

To learn about this residency program, contact Pastor Dave Welch.

To learn more about this residency, contact Pastor Paul at (914)-704-0311 or email at: pseelman@huguenotchurh.org.

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.

For more information about the residency program at White Memorial Presbyterian Church see below.

https://www.whitememorial.org/pastoral-resident-program/

Find more information about the residency program below:

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