Pastoral Resident (Application) | Castleton Community Church

Job Title: Pastoral Resident

Purpose Statement:

The Pastoral Resident serves as a part-time member of the church staff, for a three to four-year cycle of supervised development. Under the mentorship of the Elders, the resident will gain ministry experience through service within the church, putting into practice the training received in seminary.

Competencies & Expectations:

Growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by action, attitude, and private prayer.
Ability to fully embrace the Core Values, Bylaws, and Statement of Faith of Castleton Community Church.
Member in good standing of Castleton Community Church or another gospel preaching church.
Possesses an internal call toward vocational ministry.
Calling confirmed by leadership of applicant’s local church.
Eager to learn, receive instruction, and be mentored for pastoral ministry
Has character consistent with the qualifications for an elder as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-5.
Ability to teach biblical truth, and desire to do so for the good of the church.
Diligent in study of the scriptures and sound theological works.
Able to plan, cast vision, and lead ministry teams and initiatives.
Has a strong work ethic, seeking to maximize ministry effectiveness at all times.
Team player that can thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain healthy and motivating relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and volunteers.

Essential Job Functions:

Student Ministry
- Builds relationships with member families and students in the 7-12th grade range.
- Invests in existing student ministry volunteer team.
- Casts vision for next stage of Student Ministry to students, families, and volunteers. (2026 & beyond)
- Responsible for all volunteer recruitment and training.
- Teaches students clear and highly contextualized bible lessons on a weekly basis at Rooted Student Ministry (Sunday evenings)
- Manages the student ministry calendar.
- Point person for all student ministry events and initiatives.
- Offers soul care and encouragement to volunteers, families and students.
- Manages Student Ministry budget.
- Strives to make students feel welcomed, wanted, and an important part of the church body at Castleton Community Church
Seminary Studies
- Takes a full-time course load at Indianapolis Theological Seminary, maintaining a 3.33 GPA or higher.
- Participates in a cohort of interns and residents for fellowship, accountability and mutual encouragement.
- Completes assigned readings, writings, and projects as assigned by Lead Pastor.
Ministry Development
- Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Pastor.
- Preaches and teaches as part of the Pastoral Staff team
- Preaches on Sunday morning 1-2 times a year at CCC.
- Seeks out pulpit supply opportunities at other like-minded churches.
- Periodically leads congregational worship elements: Prayer, Announcements, Communion, Scripture Reading, Benediction.
- Regular discipleship meetings with the Lead Pastor.
- Participates in hands-on learning opportunities as able (visitation, counseling, adult education, worship leading).
- Attends annual conferences and/or ministry development opportunities as able.
- Works toward Ordination in the final year of residency.
- Attends Bi-weekly staff meetings.
- Attends Elder Meetings as invited.
Misc Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Pastor.