The future of the local church needs leaders who won’t wilt under pressure.
Ministry is demanding, and the statistics are clear: over 40% of pastors seriously consider walking away. The next generation of church leaders needs more than just theological knowledge; they need resilience, clarity, and hands-on competence to survive and thrive for a lifetime of discipleship-focused ministry.
We believe in planting deep roots. Like the trees described in Jeremiah 17:7-8, you need to be planted by the river–strong, stable, and fruitful-even when the inevitable drought hits.
Bible college and seminary provide excellent training, but are often unable to provide students with the hands-on experience necessary to thrive in life-long vocational ministry. Planted exists to bridge that gap. Here, you don’t just think about ministry; you do ministry-with coaching and mentoring from seasoned ministry leaders.
Our program is engineered to make sure you’re not one of the 40%:
- Clarity of Calling: Test, confirm, or discover your ministry calling through real-world, hands-on experience.
- High-Level Coaching: Receive dedicated mentorship that pushes your limits to grow your ministry competency.
- Sustainable Ministry: Build the spiritual resilience and healthy habits required for a lifelong kingdom impact.
If you are serious about a lifelong, disciple-making ministry, Planted is where you put down deep roots and prepare to outlast the difficult seasons of ministry.
The Residency is a two-year, full-time program for individuals who are preparing to enter vocational ministry and need to build hands-on experience.
If you would like additional information about our program, or have any questions, please visit plantedcfc.com.
Applications for the 2026-2027 year will close on March 27, 2026.
Skills Required
- Willingness to commit to a two-year, full-time residency program
- Preparing to enter vocational ministry or actively discerning a ministry calling
- Commitment to lifelong, disciple-making ministry and sustainable spiritual practices
- Ability to engage in hands-on ministry under mentorship and coaching
What We Do
Reliant Mission partners with churches and nonprofits to support employed ministry programs, focusing on the development of character, skills, and doctrine. They provide participants with applicant assessment, support raising training, coaching, and employment-related guidance, while managing the salary and benefits for those in their short-term or two-year residency and internship programs.
