Earn your degree while in the residency.

You get to be a part of a growing and thriving church in the middle of Rocky Mount, NC.

You will get unuiqe opportunities to lead and learn during your time in the resdiency.

We help set you up for a future in ministry. Equipping you for whatever lies ahead.

With Redeemer helping fund and helping you fundraise your residency you will have an opportunity to focus on ministry. 

You will get to walk through the residency with others creating life long relationships

The development experience is a unique combination of theological study and practical ministry application.
Your degree equips you to minister to others and will help you be prepared for future job opportunities.
To grow in leadership, we believe you need the opportunity to lead, so we want to connect you to a team of seasoned ministry leaders who will guide you as you begin to engage in practical ministry.

Once you complete the residency, you will have 2-years of practical work experience from Redeemer Church, your Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and skills to lead in various environments.
Within the program, we will identify your professional skillset and create a personalized plan to prepare you for the future.

The ideal candidate is a follower of Christ who has a calling on their life for full-time vocational ministry. 
They are eager to get hands-on experience in ministry, and they desire to grow in their love for God and people by diving into further theological study.

The Residency at Redeemer is half support raised half church funded. Each resident will be responsible for raising part of their own salaries for the two-year program.
Redeemer has partnered with an incredible organization called Reliant that trains, coaches, and manages everything you need to help you with the support raising process.
With the best tools and resources at your disposal, support raising raising will be an excellent training ground for future opportunities in ministry.

By the time the residency is over, you will have completed a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from SEBTS.
A cohort, you will work with your peers in completing the program.
Your master’s degree will equip you for ministry and help you stand out as you for future opportunities.

You will be responsible for your own housing, and Two Cities does not cover any moving costs. If, however, you need helping finding a place, we may be able to make some suggestions.

The application process consists of four stages.

• Connect: By January 20th, complete the interest form and someone from our team will connect with you over an initial phone call.
• Apply: If the Residency is a good fit for you, then you’ll complete a formal application with Reliant by February 1st.
• Interview: After your application is accepted by Reliant, a formal on-sight interview will be scheduled.
• Assess: Those selected to continue the process will undergo a more in-depth professional and personality assessment.
• Decision: If an offer is made and accepted, you will go through support-raising training  in March/April and enroll in our Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) degree program.
• Begin: Fall Cohort begins August 1st.

Not everyone will have a position at Redeemer Church upon completion of their residency. However, we are dedicated to owning the success of each of our residents, and we work to place residents in ministry roles within our network and denominational connections.