What is the Residency Program?

If you are exploring a call to ministry, The Co-op’s Residency Program is your next step. This is a twelve month leadership and formation program for recent college graduates that is based in the local church. It is designed to help young Christian leaders learn and practice an integrated life of faith and work. You’ll be getting practical, on-the-ground experience that will make you a better, more marketable candidate for both future graduate study or employment.

 

What to Expect

01. Spiritual disciplines
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The Christian life has to be practiced, and we designed the program centered around spiritual disciplines like prayer, intentional Bible study, small groups, and others. Why? Because burnout is real, and we want to teach you sustain a life-long practice of faith.

02. Work
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This is a professional, paid, entry-level position within a local church from June through May. You’ll be expected to make a significant contribution to the local church by offering your gifts. You’ll be challenged like you never have before, and you’ll discover gifts you never knew you had.

03. Network
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The transition from college into the real world is harsh. The Residency Program ensures that you don’t have to start your journey into vocational ministry alone. You’ll be connected with a larger network of peers and church professionals to help you figure out your next steps.

04. leadership development
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You’ll gain invaluable experience and training to be able to confidently step into a position of leadership when your time in the Residency Program is done.

 
 

Residency Openings

 
 
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digital media Resident - oxford university united methodist church

The Digital Media Resident joins OU’s Communications Team in the work of ensuring that our avenues of communication are being optimally utilized to help us reach our overarching goal of embracing all, encountering Christ, and releasing servants. Under the supervision of the Communications Director, the Digital Media Resident will help create and gather content for social/print media, primarily utilizing graphic design, photography, videography.

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children’s Ministry Resident - Oxford University United Methodist Church

The Children and Family Ministries Resident supports the Director in the day-to-day operations of children’s ministries. The Resident will engage in both logistical and relational work that involves the ability to work well with committees, parents, and children in pursuit of the goal of discipling the children of OU.

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worship Resident - oxford university united methodist church

The Worship Resident joins our team in the work of creating authentic worship experiences for both our in-person and online congregations. Under the supervision of the Worship Director, the Worship Resident will help plan and execute weekly worship services as well as special services throughout the year. This position requires vocal and instrumental proficiency (preferably guitar or keys). Additionally, you will learn and help with song selection, scheduling musicians and tech volunteers, light programming, pro presenter preparation, among other things.

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youth ministry Resident - oxford university united methodist church

The Youth Ministry Resident supports the Youth Pastor in the day-to-day operations of youth ministry. The Resident will engage in both logistical and relational work that involves the ability to work well with committees, parents, and youth in pursuit of the goal of discipling the youth and youth life-group leaders of OU. There will also be a digital media component to this role under the supervision of the Communications Director and the Youth Pastor to help create and gather content for social/print media, primarily utilizing graphic design, photography, videography to help connect and engage youth and their families.