The Ministry Residency at Lincoln Berean Church exists to provide a focused ministry experience that equips and launches future Kingdom leaders. This 22-month program is a hands-on intensive development process intended to shape young leaders with the foundational skills needed to be effective, godly leaders whether that is serving in church/para-church ministry, missions, or in the marketplace. Ministry Residents will also earn a Master’s Degree from Midwestern Baptist Seminary upon completion of the Ministry Residency. The next Ministry Residency Cohort will start August 2025.

The Lincoln Berean Ministry Residency is designed for individuals who:

• Will have completed an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree by the time of the program start date

• Crave personal development, theological development, and ministry skill development
• Have a proven track-record to be able to manage multiple priorities
• Overall, aspire to grow in their capacity to be Kingdom Leaders who are used by God to build His Kingdom

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the application and we will reach with further information and next steps.

FAQ

How much does the Ministry Residency cost?

The Ministry Residency is a paid opportunity with tuition assistance. Ministry Residents are considered half-time employees of Lincoln Berean and half-time students enrolled in Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ministry Residents will be compensated for their time spent working as half-time employees. Ministry Residents will not be compensated for time spent working to complete their Master’s degree. However, through the Lincoln Berean Seminary Scholarship program, they will be eligible to apply for a 75% tuition scholarship applicable to each class in which they enroll at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Why do I need an undergraduate degree to be considered for the Ministry Residency?

As part of their theological development, Ministry Residents will be enrolled in Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Since they will be earning a graduate degree, Ministry Residents will need to have completed their undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree by the time of the program start date.

After the Ministry Residency, will I have an opportunity to work full-time at Lincoln Berean Church?

The purpose of the Ministry Residency is to provide a focused ministry experience that equips and launches future Kingdom leaders. This 22-month program is designed to shape young leaders and equip them with the foundational skills needed to be effective, godly leaders and begin (launch) their leadership journey. Our goal is to prepare Ministry Residents to step into leadership roles in a variety of contexts including church and para-church ministry, missions, and even the marketplace. The goal is not to provide our Ministry Residents with a job at Lincoln Berean Church. With that being said, part of the focus of this program is to help Ministry Residents identify ministry leadership roles that align with their God-given strengths and calling. After graduating from the program, Ministry Residents are welcome to apply to any open roles at Lincoln Berean and will go through the application process like any other candidate.

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