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
- Sense of or exploration of a call to church ministry
- Willingness to commit to program length (two-year residency, one-year apprenticeship, or ten-week internship)
- Completion of application questionnaire and Ministry Assessment (~60 minutes)
- Participation in interviews with local supervisors and potential registration for support-raising training
- Summer Internship applicants must be high school graduates or college students
What We Do
Christ Covenant is a multi-campus, Christ-centered church based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to the mission of making disciples. Through the Christ Covenant Institute, the organization provides aspiring pastors and missionaries with opportunities to gain real-world ministry experience and pursue seminary-level training to equip them for biblically faithful service.
