Church Planting Residency Overview

  • Equipping and experience for church planting.

  • Men with theological education and experience in vocational ministry who need equipping and coaching for church planting.

  • Hybrid. A combination of virtual shared learning and cohort sessions; in-person worship, mentorship, and service at a local Liberti church.

  • 24-36 months (length depends on assessments, resident’s experience, and track).

  • No, but may be extended by Liberti Communion if necessary.

  • 25-29 hours per week, includes time for reading materials. An example schedule can be found here.

  • Fundraised up to $61,000 including a stipend from the host church.

  • Church Planting Residents become peers with elders and pastors through eldership training at the local church, and act as assistant or associate pastors for 2 years before being sent out; thereby, directly sending out a church plant by someone known by your church.

  • A head, heart, and hands ministry experience to prepare for church planting in partnership with the Liberti Communion or elsewhere.

  • Less structure. High accountability. Increasing autonomy. Increasing ownership.

  • Yes; DISC, Myers-Briggs, Enneagram; others through Liberti Communion and an outside organization.

  • Click HERE to view the 2023-2024 Residency Guide.