Church Planting

At CATC, we believe in the importance of churches starting other churches. As the Church experiences a rapid decline in a secularizing culture, the need of the hour is for Spirit-led leaders who are humble, prayerful, and Scripture formed, who can steward the spiritual opportunities our cultural moment is presenting. We have made it a priority to support church plants, train church planters, and send pastors to areas of gospel need.

The Church Planting Residency at Church at the Cross is a two-year residency designed to equip and assist men to plant and pastor local churches. We focus on growing a life of prayer while developing Christ-like character, theological convictions, and ministry and leadership competencies, all while serving alongside a healthy church staff. Through reading, writing, roundtables, labs, hands-on ministry, and exposure to leaders across the country, residents will be further equipped to pursue God’s call on their lives to lead the church into the future.

Qualifications

• At least 26 years of age

• A church endorsement

• Three personal references

• A clear call to planting and/or pastoral leadership

• An affirmation of the CATC Statement of Faith

• Completed at least two years of seminary or equivalency

Requirements and Compensation

• Residency is full-time with full-time pay.

• Work hours include staff meetings, staff prayer gatherings, book discussions, resident roundtables with staff, ministry labs, ministry tasks, elder meetings, and full exposure to comprehensive church ministry. 

STEP 1 | APPLICATION FOR PASTORAL/CHURCH PLANTING RESIDENCY 

Fill out the application below along with references and attached resume.

STEP 2 | FINAL APPLICATION

If we find that you this residency is a good fit for you, we will follow up with a more thorough application for you to fill out.

STEP 3 | CHURCH AND PERSONAL ENDORSEMENT FORMS

Please send this link below to your references to fill out. They will hit submit and we will receive their submission on your behalf.