Faithbridge Residency

FAITHBRIDGE CHURCH; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FAITHBRIDGE CHURCH in Spring, TX, is offering a 10-month Faithbridge Residency designed to equip the next generation for ministry. Residents will engage in both academic and practical ministry work, devoting around 20 hours weekly to support various church ministries.

Ideal candidates should have a college degree (preferred), show an interest in vocational ministry, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This full-time position requires some evening work alongside seasonal church events.

Qualifications

• Interest in vocational Christian ministry.
• Experience leading others in a volunteer capacity in a local church or para-church context.
• Ability to build relationships and initiate discipleship-focused conversations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active participation in StoryVerse classes and complete assignments.
• Plan and execute weekly ministry programming.
• Support ministry area and Faithbridge-wide event programming as directed.
• Minister through regular contact time in the ministry area.
• Partner with staff to recruit servers and leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork mindset

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Workplace software literacy

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Position

Title: Faithbridge Residency

Location: Klein Campus - SPRING, TX 77379

Staff Grade: Full-time Staff, Exempt, Temporary 32 HPW

Accountability: FSM Lead Director

Ministry/Dept.: Multiple Ministries

Summary of Position

The Faithbridge Residency is a 10-month, hands‑on ministry experience to fully equip the next generation to faithfully love Christ, learn the Scriptures, and lead others in ministry. Residents will participate in academic classroom training in Bible and theology in addition to spending 20 hours weekly supporting a Faithbridge ministry area.

Purpose

• Go wide and deep through the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation and understand how to articulate key core doctrines.
• Fall more in love with Jesus by encountering his deep love for you.
• Experience hands‑on ownership of various aspects of ministry with mentorship, oversight, and feedback from staff directors.
• Learn to live life with others in a healthy community and church.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain active participation in StoryVerse classes, evidenced by completion of reading assignments and homework, punctual attendance to all class meetings, thoughtful contribution to class discussions, and passing end of semester Stand and Deliver oral exams.
• Plan, prep, and execute weekly ministry programming in assigned ministry area role.
• Support ministry area and Faithbridge‑wide event programming as directed.
• Minister to Faithbridgers within ministry area scope through regular contact time.
• Partner with full‑time staff to recruit servers and leaders through our safe screening process.

Qualifications / Skills and Educational Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• Interest in vocational Christian ministry.
• Experience leading others in a volunteer capacity in a local church or para‑church context.
• Ability to build relationships and initiate discipleship‑focused conversations with people in multiple stages of life.
• Works well with others and has a teamwork mindset.
• Independent initiative and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner, both verbally and in writing through a variety of platforms including face‑to‑face, phone, virtual conferencing, texting/messaging, and email.
• Workplace software literacy such as Microsoft Office suite of products.

Organization Relationship

This position shall be directly accountable to the FSM Lead Director. This position will have contact with church attendees, paid staff, volunteers, ministry partners, and outside vendors.

Working Conditions

This is a salary and full‑time (approximately 32 hours per week) position, with a regular weekly in‑person schedule determined by the ministry area supervisor, along with some evening and special event work. Attendance at seasonal ministry kick‑off events (Ministry Expo) and large all‑Faithbridge campus events will be required, including Christmas Eve and Easter.

Needed Attributes

Strong interpersonal skills, keen initiative, desire to learn and grow, organized and responsible student, flexibility, and a team player.