Pastoral Fellowship Residency

BST; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base stipend $60,000–$70,000 annually

Healthcare allowance $5,000 annually

Professional development fund $1,000

Relocation support – one-time

Job summary

Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Manhattan announces a two-year Pastoral Residency Fellowship for emerging ministers. The program emphasizes preaching, storytelling, and leadership development within a diverse, justice-driven community.

Residents will co-lead worship, shape Bible Study and youth/young adult ministries, and engage in social justice initiatives while receiving mentorship from Rev. Susan Sparks, a nationally recognized preacher and author.

Qualifications

• MDiv, MTS or equivalent degree required or in progress.
• Ordination or on-track for ordination (ABC-USA preferred).
• Commitment to progressive theology, diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ affirming ministry.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead worship and preaching in a two-year residency.
• Help shape Bible Study and youth/young adult ministries.
• Engage in social justice initiatives within a diverse urban context.
• Receive mentorship from Rev. Susan Sparks and participate in digital ministry initiatives.

Education

MDiv/MTS or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Pastoral Fellowship Residency

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Description

About the Program
Madison Avenue Baptist Church (MABC), a historic and progressive congregation in Manhattan, invites applications for its two-year Pastoral Residency Fellowship. This unique program offers emerging ministers the opportunity to develop as preachers, storytellers, and leaders in a diverse, justice-driven community. Residents will co-lead worship, help shape Bible Study and youth/young adult ministries, engage in social justice initiatives, and gain mentorship from Rev. Susan Sparks—nationally recognized preacher, author, and comedian—who brings expertise in preaching, storytelling, humor, and digital ministry.

This is a robust program launch that will be the first of its kind for MABC. For full details around the Fellowship, Candidate Requirements, Application Instructions along with an introduction to Madison Avenue Baptist, please review our full Program Overview at this link before sending in an application.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applicants who:

• Hold (or are completing) an MDiv, MTS, or equivalent degree
• Are ordained or on track for ordination (ABC-USA preferred)
• Embrace progressive theology, diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ affirming ministry
• Demonstrate strong preaching and communication skills
• Bring creativity, cultural competency, and a sense of humor to ministry
• Show interest in urban ministry and collaborative leadership

Madison Avenue Baptist Church is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experience, even if you have most but not all the qualifications listed above. If you feel passionate about our mission and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!

Application Overview

Application period: October – December 2025
Start date: Spring 2026
Compensation:
Base stipend: $60,000-$70,000 (Annually)
Healthcare allowance:$5,000 (Annually)
Professional development fund: $1,000 (Annually)
Relocation Support – One-time Reimbursement dependent on Candidate’s location