Ingredients for a Healthy Mentoring/Discipleship Program
Every ministry does at least some kind of discipleship. When you talk about a discipleship program, aim for something more intentional and complete.
Ministry Internships that Turn Followers Into Leaders
Ministry internships play a unique and powerful role in raising up the next generation of Christian leaders.
5 Essentials for a Great Ministry Residency Program
There is a lot that goes into building a great ministry residency program, but these five essentials set the great ones apart.
Does Your Faith-Based Gap Year Program Have Gaps? Here’s How to Know
Maybe your faith-based gap year program is in need of a complete overhaul. Maybe it’s in great shape and just want to dial it up a level. Wherever you find yourself, we have experience in helping ministry leaders like you fill the gaps in their gap year program.
Training for Context: Why It’s Harder, and Way Better
Next generation leaders will likely need a degree at some point. You do not have to choose between hands-on training and college credit.
The Difference Maker Your Ministry Internship Program Is Likely Missing
Having your church residency or ministry internship program offer college credit adds even more value to this experience as your program could also count towards a degree.
Your Interns Want College Credit? Don’t Panic… Here’s What You Need.
You are missing out if your church residency or ministry internship program offers resume-quality experience employers are looking for but does not offer college credit or degree pathways. And your students are missing out, as well.
How to Filter for Ideal Church Residency or Internship Candidates
Are you worried you don’t have the right candidates for your church residency or ministry internship program? You may need to start filtering for a different type of student. Jesus chose twelve ordinary men, but these men all had certain qualities others lacked. You can look for these same qualities and filter for better candidates for your ministry training program. Here is what to look for and how to find it in a candidate: Look for the Faithful: Above-Average Dedication When Jesus handed out free bread and fish, the masses were happy to follow him. But when Jesus changed tactics … Read more
Stop Competing with the Big Schools with Your Own Residency or Gap Year Program
The Church needs a new generation of leaders trained for the needs of today and tomorrow. Bible schools, Christian universities, and seminaries have long been the go-to destinations for future Christian leaders. But many local churches and ministries have begun reclaiming their unique role in the leadership training process. Traditional schools still provide a helpful service to the church, but your ministry can fill a gap that schools were never designed to meet. Different Roles in the Same Process For someone to become a fully realized leader, they need a lot more than can be found in a classroom. To … Read more
The Role Accreditation Actually Plays in the Hiring Process
You may discover that you can attract higher quality candidates when they can earn credit or even complete a degree while attending your program.