Our residency and internship programs are a major part of Chapelstreet Church’s DNA. We believe that the church has both an opportunity and responsibility to identify, equip, and send the next generation of leaders into gospel ministry.
We believe that the church has both an opportunity and responsibility to identify, equip, and send the next generation of pastoral leaders into gospel ministry.
We believe that while seminaries and graduate schools can provide a solid foundation in the classic theological disciplines, the local church is further suited to provide exposure to the realities of pastoral ministry and personal spiritual preparation.
Just as a teaching hospital provides its residents with further clinical training and the opportunity to practice their skills, so too Chapelstreet Church seeks to provide more intensive and intentional ministry experience in the context of the local body of believers.
Chapelstreet’s Pastoral Residency Program is a two-year process of learning, mentoring, and ministry experience for those called to some form of pastoral ministry and leadership.
Please note that we are unable to accept international students at this time.
For more information contact jcaterer@chapelstreetchurch.com
Who can apply to be a Worship Resident?
Any college graduate with a degree in music and worship or ministry (preferred) may apply for the Worship Resident Program. The applicant should display strengths in vocal leadership from the stage (additional instrumental abilities preferred) and a desire to go into ministry. Applicants should have an abiding personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to be part of and invest in the Chapelstreet church family. Chapelstreet has partnered with Leadership Pathway for our Worship Residency – you can apply here.
What are the elements of the Worship Resident Program and what will I learn?
The Worship Residency is a salaried role that will consist of joining in the weekly rhythms of worship ministry at Chapelstreet. This includes planning weekly worship services in coordination with campus worship leaders and pastors (as assigned), preparing for those services by creating chord charts, lyric slides etc…, assigning necessary volunteers as well as involvement in weekly worship band rehearsals.
The Residency will also include preliminary training in technical productions related to worship through a semi-regular rotation on our technical production teams.
In addition to the weekly rhythms of worship ministry, the Resident will dedicate time toward personal development in leadership, pastoral relationships and musical skill (vocal and instrumental).
Attendance at an annual worship conference is provided (Experience Conference).
For more details about Chapelstreet Church and our program check out our Leadership Pathways profile.
Who will I be learning from?
The Worship Resident will spend time with a variety of Chapelstreet staff, engaging in their development. The Resident will primarily work with…
For more information contact ppeltier@chapelstreetchurch.com
Who can apply?
Men and women who have completed or are close to completion of a college degree with a desire to go into full-time ministry. A degree in early childhood education or ministry is preferred but not required. We are looking for that person who enjoys leading large groups of kids, has a teaching gift, and is comfortable on stage. Chapelstreet has partnered with Leadership Pathway for our NextGen residency program. You can apply here.
What will the residency look like?
Exposure: The first few months will be filled with observation – weekends, midweek programming, Kids and Next Gen staff meetings, budgeting process, recruiting, curriculum content. We will be getting to know each other and developing a personalized plan for your growth and development as a leader.
Education: (on-going) Assigned reading about Kids ministry; one-on-one discussions; possible conferences or off site trainings with the Chapelstreet Kids or NextGen team.
Entrusting: In months 3-12 month. You will fully engage on our team and be entrusted with hands-on ministry responsibilities. You will rotate weekends through areas and campuses- responsibilities may include: lesson planning, teaching, preparing small group resources, participating and planning large group events and activities. During this time you will also work on a Residency Project which will be based on ministry needs or resident’s gifting.
How do I apply and will I be compensated?
You will apply through Leadership Pathway and you can read more details here.
For more information contact ppeltier@chapelstreetchurch.com.
As part of our mission to equip, we at Chapelstreet Church believe it is our responsibility to train and mentor future Christian leaders through internships
May 24th – August 9th
Leadership Institute (LI) students will work in their ministry area an average of 30-35 hrs/week.
Time Off: The internship runs for 11 weeks, and all students are allowed up to one week of vacation time if pre-approved by the ministry mentor before the start of the program. LI students may be given additional time for mission trips upon approval of their ministry mentor and LI Coordinator.
LI students will receive a summer stipend of $2500. If accepted to the program each student will need to have access to a car.
We have a rolling admissions processes, which means applying early gives you the best possibility at securing a position! Applications for Summer of 2024 will be accepted until April 15th if all positions have not already been filled. Please note that we are only able to accept a limited number of students each summer.
Students that apply need also to be in good standing with their college or university. If this status is removed at any time your internship may be removed.
