Southland Resident 2027-2028

Southland Christian Church of Lexington, Kentucky; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $1,000 bi-weekly

Job summary

Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, invites post-graduate and young adults to join a year-long residency in ministry. Participants gain hands-on learning under a staff field supervisor, with coaching, devotions, and leadership opportunities.

Residents are paid a $1,000 bi-weekly stipend as a 1099 employee. The program emphasizes training, collaboration, and planning next steps toward ministry roles after residency.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate or young adult seeking ministry growth.
• Willingness to learn through classroom and cohort settings.
• Ability to work under supervision and lead volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Commit to a year-long program (June–May).
• Receive training, coaching, and supervision from Southland staff.
• Lead groups, write devotional materials, and help with events.
• Attend weekly sessions with residents and staff.
• Prepare readings and participate in discussions.
• Plan next steps toward job placement with support.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Teamwork

Mentoring

Job description

Are you a post-graduate or young adult looking for a place to serve, grow, and develop your character and your calling in ministry? Are you ready to learn through classroom, cohort, and hands‑on opportunities?

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• A year-long commitment (June to May).
• Enjoy hands‑on learning in your chosen ministry area under the supervision of a Southland staff field supervisor for training, coaching, development, and support.
• Responsibilities may include leading groups, writing devotional or other materials, preaching in Student Ministry environments, interviewing, onboarding, and leading volunteers, planning events, and more!
• Engage in weekly sessions with other residents and Southland staff members.
• Come prepared with readings and any assignments completed.
• Be an active participant in discussions.
• Learn to lead Residency sessions and discussions.
• Plan your next steps after residency intentionally as you work towards job placement supported by Southland staff in the process.

Residents are paid a $1,000 bi‑weekly stipend as a 1099 employee.

Southland Christian Church | Lexington, Kentucky