The United City Residency exists to help men and women discern God’s calling and be equipped for long-term faithfulness in ministry. Whether you’re exploring what ministry could look like or stepping fully into your calling, we offer multiple pathways designed to meet you where you are—and help you grow into who God is shaping you to become.
Program Pathways- Residency — A two-year, immersive ministry experience designed for those preparing for vocational church leadership. Residents receive hands-on ministry experience, weekly training, and intentional mentoring from seasoned church leaders, all while serving and leading within the life of United City Church.
- Apprenticeship — A one-year, high-investment program for men and women who are exploring or sensing a call to church ministry. Apprentices gain practical ministry experience while receiving focused development, coaching, and spiritual formation.
- Summer Internship — A ten-week summer experience for high school grads and college students interested in tangible ministry experience. We believe God is calling college students into full-time ministry, and this internship offers a meaningful introduction to what life and leadership in the local church can look like.
Application Process
In this application, you will go through a series of phases:
- Apply — Click 'Apply to Position' above! 10-15 minutes employment questionnaire.
- Ministry Assessment — Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be sent an email with a link to complete your Ministry Assessment, a ~60-minute questionnaire covering topics related to being a ministry worker.
- Local Assessment — The local supervisor(s) for this position will review your application, potentially reaching out to conduct an interview.
- Upon provisional acceptance, you will register for support-raising training run by Reliant to start your support-based ministry journey.
Thank you for your interest in the United City Church Residency or Apprenticeship programs!
Skills Required
- Apply via 10-15 minute employment questionnaire
- Complete ~60-minute Ministry Assessment after application approval
- Participate in a local assessment/interview with supervisor(s)
- Register for and complete Reliant support-raising training upon provisional acceptance
- Commit to program length (two-year residency, one-year apprenticeship, or ten-week summer internship)
- Demonstrated interest or sense of calling to church ministry
- Summer internship: high school graduate or college student
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.
