Make Disciples & Launch Leaders
The FCC Church Leadership Residency (CLR) is designed to develop strong local church ministry leaders in 4 areas—Biblical Discipleship, Practical Ministry, Personal Mentoring, and Vibrant Community—each with competency-based “Learn” and “Lead” goals.
How Does it Work? We invite Residents into our staff culture and ministry systems, opening nearly every environment and team as a laboratory for discerning gifts and developing leadership.
Who Can Participate? Anyone wanting to grow as a member of the body, test the waters to discern future vocational goals, or prepare for full-time vocational ministry. If your participation tends toward the latter, we basically treat you like staff.
When Does it Happen? Completed one year at a time (Sep-May or Sep-Aug, i.e., summer is optional).
What Do I Do? The program can be tailored to each Resident from options listed below as determined by interview with our Residents Director (RD) Travis Chapman (and in conversation with Longview Ranch, as we sometimes partner with their Live Bold Interns.)
How Does it Work? We invite Residents into our staff culture and ministry systems, opening nearly every environment and team as a laboratory for discerning gifts and developing leadership.
Who Can Participate? Anyone wanting to grow as a member of the body, test the waters to discern future vocational goals, or prepare for full-time vocational ministry. If your participation tends toward the latter, we basically treat you like staff.
When Does it Happen? Completed one year at a time (Sep-May or Sep-Aug, i.e., summer is optional).
What Do I Do? The program can be tailored to each Resident from options listed below as determined by interview with our Residents Director (RD) Travis Chapman (and in conversation with Longview Ranch, as we sometimes partner with their Live Bold Interns.)
Biblical Discipleship
Strengthen the mind, guard the heart, and properly handle God’s Word. This means serious study of Scripture and systematic theology, and personal spiritual disciplines of prayer and Word. You’ll begin developing a Christian mind for learning and maintaining Godly and Biblical vision.
Learn: Reading (FCC Book List &/or Longview Ranch Live Bold List), Weekly M3PM Sermon Worksheet Presentation (8:30a every Mon), Discussion w Residents & Res Dir (7a every other Mon), Scripture Memorization, Seminary Classes through Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
Lead—in 2 ways: (1) Yourself, by caring for your soul—in re:generation, which involves deeply applying God’s grace to form Christ-centered identity. (2) Others, by teaching/preaching the Word—Weekly Bible Study Podcast (1 Res per week), and other contexts like re:gen Fireside Chat, Pillar, 180 Students, Pulpit Supply Team, and Longview Ranch camps/retreats.
Learn: Reading (FCC Book List &/or Longview Ranch Live Bold List), Weekly M3PM Sermon Worksheet Presentation (8:30a every Mon), Discussion w Residents & Res Dir (7a every other Mon), Scripture Memorization, Seminary Classes through Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
Lead—in 2 ways: (1) Yourself, by caring for your soul—in re:generation, which involves deeply applying God’s grace to form Christ-centered identity. (2) Others, by teaching/preaching the Word—Weekly Bible Study Podcast (1 Res per week), and other contexts like re:gen Fireside Chat, Pillar, 180 Students, Pulpit Supply Team, and Longview Ranch camps/retreats.
Practical Ministry
Serve on the team, in the trenches, and learn to lead leaders. This is a deep dive into the nuts-and-bolts of everyday church leadership. You’ll discover your gifts in nitty gritty ministry with people.
Learn: 7 Habits, Leadership Pipeline (LP), Team Code, Senior Leadership Team, Staff Mtg/Lunch, 1:1s, and on a Serve Team.
Lead—in 2 ways: (1) By serving on the team, shadowing a Coach, or being a Leader/Coach/Director (see the LP above) in... Kids, Students, Young Adults, Worship/Music, Admin/Comms, Tech/Video, Connections, Missions, Teaching/Preaching. (2) By planning and executing ministry programming and events like 7 Days of Prayer, Good Friday Service, Kids FXP, Youth DNOW, Becoming Pillars Retreat, etc.
Learn: 7 Habits, Leadership Pipeline (LP), Team Code, Senior Leadership Team, Staff Mtg/Lunch, 1:1s, and on a Serve Team.
Lead—in 2 ways: (1) By serving on the team, shadowing a Coach, or being a Leader/Coach/Director (see the LP above) in... Kids, Students, Young Adults, Worship/Music, Admin/Comms, Tech/Video, Connections, Missions, Teaching/Preaching. (2) By planning and executing ministry programming and events like 7 Days of Prayer, Good Friday Service, Kids FXP, Youth DNOW, Becoming Pillars Retreat, etc.
Personal Mentoring
Receive feedback and guidance from seasoned ministry leaders. This is where character formation meets pastoral sharpening. You’ll process your experience with those who’ve walked the road ahead.
Learn: Biweekly intentional 1:1 Mentoring Mtg with FCC Pastors/Staff, “Ride Alongs” with FCC Pastors/Staff, Golden Personality Profile, Time Use Analysis, and Real-Life Ministry Case Studies
Lead: Practice active teachability, bring real issues to the table, receive and apply correction, and begin learning how to mentor others.
Learn: Biweekly intentional 1:1 Mentoring Mtg with FCC Pastors/Staff, “Ride Alongs” with FCC Pastors/Staff, Golden Personality Profile, Time Use Analysis, and Real-Life Ministry Case Studies
Lead: Practice active teachability, bring real issues to the table, receive and apply correction, and begin learning how to mentor others.
Vibrant Community
Develop deep relationships that model and support long-haul ministry. Ministry leadership isn’t a solo sport. You’ll labor, laugh, and live in gospel friendship with others who love Jesus, serve the church, and aim to go the distance.
Learn: Cohort Meals, Shared Projects/Conferences/Retreats, Book Discussions, Life-on-Life Hospitality, and Conflict Resolution Training
Lead: Shape culture by being present, vulnerable, and joyful because you are accountable to God, the body of Christ, and those closest to you; initiate discipleship conversations; model brotherly affection and develop ministry-minded friendships that last a lifetime and become a network of ongoing support.
Learn: Cohort Meals, Shared Projects/Conferences/Retreats, Book Discussions, Life-on-Life Hospitality, and Conflict Resolution Training
Lead: Shape culture by being present, vulnerable, and joyful because you are accountable to God, the body of Christ, and those closest to you; initiate discipleship conversations; model brotherly affection and develop ministry-minded friendships that last a lifetime and become a network of ongoing support.
How Much Does It Cost? How Do I Apply?
- $250/yr for FCC Books, Golden Personality Profile, and incidentals (pizza, ice cream, coffee), paid before beginning CLR.
- Up to $500/yr for conference fees, paid per event: Simeon Trust Preaching Workshop, In Awe of Your Words Teaching/Preaching Workshop, CovCon Theology Conference.
- Up to ~$1,500 more per year if taking CBTS for credit, to cover semester fees and books. (This $1,500 is the discounted tuition-free price for FCC members, includes fee of $450/semester, approximately $600 for books, and is paid directly to CBTS.)
Some financial help may be available, but we also provide a job through Catalyst Coffee (which involves learning to lead and manage our coffee trailer!), so... that financial help likely comes in the form of you working 10-15 hours a week. ;o)