Legacy Residency
Legacy Residents is a one year track to train those who are called to vocational ministry through ministry classes and tangible ministry experience. Residency is designed to cultivate deep spiritual formation into the likeness of Christ, establish a strong biblical and theological foundation, and develop the character, skills, and leadership capabilities necessary for a lifetime of effective ministry.
october 23
december 31
January + february
March
August 16
August 2027-May 2028
Applications Open
Applications Close
Interviews
Decisions + Offers Sent
Required Start Date
Program Length
FAQS
What Can I Expect From The Program?
• Accountability + support in your walk with Jesus
• Experience in vocational ministry
• Culture + community that is serious about discipleship to Jesus
• Growth and personal investment from TBF Staff
• Experience in vocational ministry
• Culture + community that is serious about discipleship to Jesus
• Growth and personal investment from TBF Staff
What Is The Heart For Residents?
• Integrated formation into the image of Jesus
• Practical wisdom + application skills within a church context
• To mature God's call vocationally
• To develop a deep biblical and theological framework
• To sharpen ministry gifting and gain ministry experience
• Practical wisdom + application skills within a church context
• To mature God's call vocationally
• To develop a deep biblical and theological framework
• To sharpen ministry gifting and gain ministry experience
What Are The Requirements For Applicants?
• A call to full-time vocational church ministry
• Cannot have conflicting time commitments
• Available to begin Residency on August 16, 2027
• Must be present to work for the Christmas Eve and Easter services
• Cannot have conflicting time commitments
• Available to begin Residency on August 16, 2027
• Must be present to work for the Christmas Eve and Easter services
What Are The Personal Expectations?
• Personal and daily communion with Christ
• Regularly attend community group
• Pursue holiness in your relationships
• Flexibility if your role changes
• Regularly attend community group
• Pursue holiness in your relationships
• Flexibility if your role changes
What Are The Professional + Academic Expectations?
• Conduct in line with Legacy Resident Handbook
• Complete all class assignments with excellence and integrity
• Be present and serve at all services on Sundays (absences approved by supervisor)
• 20-25 hours during the week working with your ministry area
• Complete all class assignments with excellence and integrity
• Be present and serve at all services on Sundays (absences approved by supervisor)
• 20-25 hours during the week working with your ministry area
interested in hosting a legacy resident for a year?
Take a look at our Host Home Agreement, and fill out the interest form. Our Director of Development, Kristin Jordan, will reach out with more details.