Orchard Hill Church Residency

What is the Residency Program?

The Orchard Hill Church Residency exists to invest in young adults who believe God is calling them into full-time vocational ministry. Over the course of a year, residents will be challenged to grow in five areas: Devotion, Beliefs, Relationships, Vision, and Gifting. Residents are assigned a ministry area and are paired with a Ministry Director who will oversee their progress alongside the Residency Director.

Essential Information

  • Residency is a paid, part-time staff position

  • Residency is a 12-month commitment from September through August.   

  • Residency applicants must have graduated high school prior to the start of the residency term they are applying for.

Residency Areas

Adult/Campus Ministry

Student Ministry

Kids Ministry

Worship Arts

Production/Tech

Communications

Timeline

  • October: Residency applications become available for upcoming residency year

  • November – February: Preliminary interviews are conducted

  • February: Application Deadline

  • March: Final interviews are conducted

  • April: Offers are extended

Who Should Apply?

You should apply if you:

  • Have an active and growing relationship with God

  • Have an adequate understanding of the gospel, not only as it relates to conversion but as it relates to growing as a Christian.

  • Value ministry and desire to be in ministry in some capacity

  • Are at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the residency (Undergraduate degree not required)

  • Are active in your local church and have some experience serving in a volunteer capacity

For more information, contact our Residency Director by submitting the form below.