RESIDENCY PROGRAM


The Chase Oaks Residency is a transformative part-time (20 hrs. paid) 9-month adventure in vocational ministry designed to prepare emerging leaders for a lifetime of impactful ministry. Watch your confidence grow as you gain new skills and understanding through mentorship, ministry experiences, leadership development, and an understanding of self that produces a clearly articulated sense of calling.

Now Accepting Applications

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you have more questions, please contact Jeff Jones at jeffreyjohnjones@chaseoaks.org.

Chase Oaks is looking for adults (college graduates or equivalent) who are motivated by a strong vocational call to serve the local church. Residency candidates should demonstrate excellent character, drive, and eagerness to serve and be developed as ministry leaders. It is a perfect complement to those who are presently taking Seminary classes.

No. As a church we want to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. If that’s you, then you're welcome to apply for our Residency program. Residents will be asked to be active members of Chase Oaks, attending worship services, participating in a Group, while serving in their area of ministry. To learn more about Chase Oaks, click here.

There are a number of ministry areas across our campuses where residents can focus and be developed. This year we looking for Residents to serve in our ministries to Adults (Groups), Young Professionals, College, Kids, and our in En Espanol (Spanish speaking) campus.

The Chase Oaks Residency vocational ministry developmental program. It prepares emerging leaders for a future of impactful ministry by inviting Residents to follow Jesus more closely; to establish rhythms and habits for life and ministry, and develop the character and the competencies necessary to lead a thriving ministry.

This is accomplished in two primary environments: a weekly Development Cohort and Supervised Practical Ministry Experience.

New this year is our partnership with the Irresistible Church Network in which our Residents will interact with Residents from other churches as together we learn how to be leaders in a church that is attractive and irresistible to those far from Jesus.

Yes, this is a part-time (20 hours per week) job, so having other part-time jobs is fine so long as you can meet the requirement set for Residents.

We are currently taking applications for our new resident class through June 30. Residents begin their 9-month Residency in early August 2026 and graduate end of May 2027.

TESTIMONIALS

Cam Hammond

My experience as a resident was great. I was able to learn and grow in a lot of different areas as well as meet and get to know people from different races and cultures. I recommend this ministry position to anyone who has never done ministry before and is interested in ministry or joining a church’s staff.



Kaitlin Roach

I came into this program with zero expectations and very little confidence in myself as a ministry leader, and never would’ve applied for it if leaders hadn’t given that little push to try something that hadn’t been in my original plan. That’s the attitude of Chase Oaks staff—pushing you to try new things, to be a better version of yourself, and to live the life that God has called for you. Two years later, I am happier, more confident, and living out a mission that I was able to discover through this program.

Ashlyn Stanley

The residency at Chase Oaks was the perfect next step for me in my desire to be in full-time ministry. I learned how to receive and give feedback. The program also helped me find my voice in ministry and I got to step into applying my God-given gifts on a weekly basis. I was challenged but never set up for failure. The residency gave me the ability to be in ministry while having multiple helping hands guiding me in my journey of exploring vocational ministry. I can confidently say the residency prepared me for the job I have now, and I’m so grateful for Chase Oaks and their leadership.

Joanna Williams

For me the residency wasn’t “easy.” It was a challenging time where God continued to show me that he didn’t “need” me in ministry but he desires to use me in ministry. During my Chase Oaks Residency I not only was able to grow professionally, but personally. I was surrounded by so many people who challenged, encouraged, and supported me through all of my successes, trials, and failures. I also believe he prepared me to step into full-time ministry, something I don’t think I would’ve done if it wasn’t for the residency.