Leadership Resident

CNM; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CNM's Resident Leadership Program is a 15-month, cohort-based formation experience for college graduates discerning a call to Christian leadership in ministry, nonprofit, or faith-based settings. It cultivates spiritually mature leaders through mentoring, theological formation, and hands-on ministry within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Residents serve alongside clergy and ministry leaders in rotational and project-based assignments that integrate spiritual formation, leadership

Qualifications

• Commitment to Christian faith and alignment with the church mission.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; seminary students encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and openness to formation in a supervised environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured leadership training and spiritual formation.
• Support and, when appropriate, lead ministry initiatives.
• Assist clergy in planning, executing, and evaluating programs.
• Engage in mentor-guided reflection, feedback, and goal setting.
• Collaborate with ministry teams on worship, outreach, and communications.
• Help with event planning, congregational engagement, and operations.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Feedback receptiveness

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Resident Leadership Program is a 15-month, cohort-based formation experience for college graduates discerning a call to Christian leadership in ministry, nonprofit, or faith-based settings. It is designed to cultivate spiritually mature leaders through intentional mentoring, theological formation, and hands-on ministry experience within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Residents serve alongside clergy and ministry leaders in rotational and project-based assignments that integrate spiritual formation, leadership development, and operational responsibility. Through structured supervision, coaching, and increasing responsibility, participants develop competencies in leadership, administration, pastoral care, and community engagement while gaining meaningful, real-world ministry experience.

Ministry & Leadership Development

• Participate in structured leadership training, coaching, and spiritual formation activities
• Support and, as appropriate, lead ministry initiatives aligned with the church’s mission and strategic priorities
• Assist clergy and ministry leaders in planning, executing, and evaluating programs and events
• Engage in regular reflection, feedback, and goal setting with assigned mentors

Programmatic & Operational Support

Collaborate with ministry teams on projects related to worship, discipleship, outreach, administration, or communications (based on placement focus)

• Support congregational engagement efforts, including small groups, volunteer coordination, and community partnerships
• Contribute to planning and execution of church events, programs, or seasonal initiatives
• Assist with administrative and operational tasks to gain exposure to church operations

Learning & Formation

• Participate in required cohort meetings, workshops, readings, and retreats
• Complete assigned projects, reflections, or capstone work demonstrating leadership growth
• Model professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the church’s values and theological framework

Program Dates:

June 1, 2027-August 31, 2028

Compensation for Full Program:

$56,250

This is an exempt full-time position at 36.5 hours per week. Work hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:30-5:00 and Friday, 8:30-1:00. Occasional Sunday work is required around large events.

Outcomes of the Residency

Upon successful completion, the Leadership Resident will demonstrate:

• Growth in spiritual maturity and leadership identity
• Core competencies in ministry leadership, collaboration, and organizational life
• Experience applying theological reflection to real-world ministry contexts
• Increased clarity regarding vocational calling and next-step leadership pathways
• Readiness for continued leadership development in church, nonprofit, or faith-based settings

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated commitment to Christian faith and alignment with the mission and values of the church
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (seminary students or recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated leadership potential, curiosity and openness to formation in a supervised environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to receive feedback, learn in a supervised environment, and work collaboratively

Preferred

• Prior experience in church, nonprofit, or volunteer leadership settings
• Experience working with diverse populations or ministry contexts