Missionary/Church Planting Residency

Goal and Focus

• The goal of the residency is to provide in-depth preparation for missionaries/church planters in the context of a local church to further equip them for the task of making disciples and planting healthy churches.

• The focus on the residency is building healthy ecclesiology while providing practical experience in evangelism and teaching. FBC Canyon prioritizes church-based missions believing that Jesus Christ promised to build his church and through his church to make disciples. We will examine how to establish healthy churches in mission context.

Expectations

• 25 to 29 hours of work per week (on average)

• The resident will be required to participate in the life of the church.

• The resident will not enter the mission field or plant a church without the affirmation of the elders.

Responsibilities

• Engage West Texas A&M students and internationals with the gospel in the Canyon/Amarillo area. (15-25%)

• Lead at least one Bible study with university students, young adults, and/or internationals. (10-15%)

• Meet with university students, young adults, internationals for one-on-one discipleship. (10-15%)

• Participate in book studies/trainings/discussions with FBC Canyon elders and staff. (15-20%)

• Serve in the context of FBC Canyon. (10-15%)

• Prepare for your missionary work (IMB process, fund-raising, language learning). (10-15%)

• Each of these responsibilities mimic responsibilities that a missionary/church planter will participate in as they begin their ministry overseas or begin the work of church planting.

Compensation

• Housing (2 bedroom furnished house) including utilities and internet.

• $2000 per month stipend

• No Insurance or Retirement Benefits

Duration

• 1 to 3 years

• This residency is designed for a person or family who desires to enter the mission field or plant a church in the next few years.