Ministry Leadership Residency — Paid 10‑Month Program

Christ's Church of the Valley; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Hands-on ministry experience

Mentorship & coaching

Optional master’s degree pathway

Career coaching

Job summary

Christ’s Church of the Valley seeks candidates for a 10-month Leadership Institute Residency Program designed to equip emerging ministry leaders with spiritual formation, leadership development, and hands-on training for full-time vocational ministry. Residents receive a paid stipend to cover living and educational expenses, plus full-time ministry experience, coaching, and mentorship from CCV staff.

An optional master’s degree pathway is available, with career coaching and track-specific

Qualifications

• Age 18 (1 year post high school) to 29 with a clear sense of calling to full-time ministry.
• Prior volunteer or professional experience in a church or ministry setting preferred.
• Alignment with CCV's mission, values, and theological convictions.
• Willingness to become a participating member of CCV, including regular worship attendance, tithing, and neighborhood group involvement.
• Worship residents must be able to lead vocally and instrumentally.

Responsibilities

• Engage fully in all program components, including classroom instruction, coaching sessions, and ministry assignments.
• Attend and actively participate in Residency-sponsored training, labs, and development events.
• Meet regularly with leadership pastor and staff trainer for coaching, accountability, and growth.
• Receive and implement feedback through monthly evaluations and ongoing mentorship.
• Lead and develop volunteers by recruiting, training, scheduling, and providing pastoral care within your ministry area.
• Fulfill all responsibilities of your selected ministry track, including weekend service leadership and midweek planning.
• Demonstrate initiative by cross-training in other ministry areas and contributing to church-wide events and initiatives.
• Model Christ-like leadership in all interactions, upholding CCV’s values and mission.

Skills

Relational Intelligence

Spiritual Maturity

Leadership Potential

Adaptability

Teachability

Ministry Mindset

Education

Age 18–29

Job description

Christ’s Church of the Valley seeks candidates for a 10-month Leadership Institute Residency Program designed to equip emerging ministry leaders with spiritual formation, leadership development, and hands-on training for full-time vocational ministry. Residents receive a paid stipend to cover living and educational expenses, plus full-time ministry experience, coaching, and mentorship from CCV staff.

An optional master’s degree pathway is available, with career coaching and track-specific