Bayou City Residency.

Program Outline

The Bayou City Fellowship Residential program is a two-year educational and ministry leadership internship that prepares leaders for a lifetime of Christian service in one of four focal areas: pastoral ministry, worship, missions, and audio-visual/tech. The program consists of two distinct but integrated tracts–theological foundations and vocational ministry. Residents will be mentored by Bayou City staff according to their ministry focal areas while assisting the various ministries of Bayou City Fellowship in fulfilling its vision of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Designed for college graduates, the Residential Program provides participants the unique opportunity to get first-hand ministry experience in the context of the local church and along with a cohort of peers. Each resident will individually support-raise for their one-year salary (and benefits, if needed). Our partnering organization, Reliant, will provide each resident with in-depth training and coaching for support raising.

Track 1: Theological Foundations – The residents will have the opportunity to develop their understanding in the following areas:

• Basic Theology
• Hermeneutics & Bible Study Methods
• Spiritual Formation
• Transformation & Sanctification
• Evangelism & Missions
• Bible Teaching / Expositional Preaching
• Relevant topics in the specific ministry focus area

Track 2: Mentored Ministry – Residents have the opportunity to serve alongside Bayou City Fellowship pastors and ministry leaders in one of the ministry-specific areas:

• Pastoral Leadership
• Worship
• Missions
• Audio Visual/Tech

*Within the Mentored Ministry track, residents will be given ministry assignments and responsibilities within their ministry area and exposed to overall church leadership.

Each resident, regardless of track, will also participate in a weekly seminar with other residents, which is focused on understanding and developing leadership skills and various facets of ministry and operations within a church.

Resident Expectations

• Each resident is expected to commit 40 hours/week to training and serving within the Residency. This would include attending the weekly leadership seminar and all ministry team and staff meetings.
• Each resident is expected to raise funds to support themselves while enrolled in the residency program. Training will be required and provided to create a budget and raise funds before the start of the Residency. Some financing and housing from the church are available--let's talk about it!
• Each resident will report first to the Ministry Residency leader and then to their respective ministry-level leader.
• As a member of our staff, the employee is expected to fully embrace the core values of Bayou City Fellowship (see below) and seek to teach them to others.
• Employees of Bayou City Fellowship are expected to become church members and fully embrace the church’s values, mission, and purposes. Additionally, all employees of Bayou City Fellowship are expected to understand, affirm, and adhere to our Affirmation of Faith, bylaws, and other documents defining the beliefs, culture, and mission of Bayou City Fellowship.

Application and Assessment Process:

• Phase 1 - Apply (10-15 minutes questionnaire to collect more detailed employment information)
  • Click 'Apply to Position' above!
• Phase 2 - Ministry Assessment (~60-minute questionnaire covering topics related to being a ministry worker)
  • Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be sent an email with a link to complete your Ministry Assessment.
• Phase 3 - 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.