Pastoral Development & Practical Experience

RESIDENCY
AT CCV

At CCV, we believe in equipping the next generation of church leaders through hands-on ministry experience, personal mentorship, and intentional leadership development. If you're sensing a call to full-time ministry, our Residency Program is the next step in your journey.

APPLY

GROW
IN YOUR

Faith, Leadership, and Confidence.

leadership
development

10-month program designed to stretch and grow your leadership capacity
Leadership training through orientation, learning labs, and discussion groups
Individualized learning plan tailored to your ministry goals
Career coaching to help clarify your calling and next steps
Independent master's degree option available through university partners

personal
mentorship

Ministry coaching and personal mentorship from CCV staff
One-on-one investment in your spiritual, personal, and professional growth
Eligible residents may receive financial support to offset housing and living expenses.

hands on
ministry
experience

Full-time commitment with weekday and weekend ministry involvement
Practical, hands-on experience in a specific ministry track
Real responsibilities that prepare you for long-term church leadership

CHOOSE A
PATH.
MAKE AN
IMPACT.

CCV’s Residency offers specialized ministry tracks so you can grow in your specific area of passion and gifting. You’ll be immersed in real ministry work while gaining practical skills and spiritual growth.

Invest in the next generation by helping create engaging, gospel-centered environments where kids experience Jesus in fun and age-appropriate ways. You’ll support weekend programming, volunteer development, and family connection strategies.

Walk alongside junior high and high school students as they navigate faith and life. You’ll gain experience planning events, leading small groups, and equipping volunteers to disciple the next generation.

Use the platform of youth sports to connect with families and share the love of Jesus. You’ll help run leagues, develop leaders, and create environments where faith and competition intersect.

Help shape how people experience and engage with CCV—both in person and online. In this track, you’ll create compelling visuals, manage content across digital platforms, and support communication strategies that reach people with the gospel. From photography and design to social media and storytelling, you’ll use creativity to make a meaningful impact.

Help lead people into worship by supporting the musical and spiritual preparation of weekend services. You’ll collaborate on setlists, rehearsals, and the spiritual development of worship volunteers.

Support CCV’s local and global outreach efforts by mobilizing people to serve, coordinating with partners, and helping organize mission trips that create life change both near and far.

Bring weekend services to life through excellence in audio, video, and lighting. You’ll gain hands-on experience running gear, executing services, and supporting CCV’s creative environments.

Be part of the team that makes CCV feel like home for every guest. You’ll lead volunteers, craft welcoming environments, and ensure every person has a meaningful first step toward connection.

Lead people in every life stage toward deeper connection with Christ through groups, events and care ministries. You’ll develop skills in teaching, pastoral care, and adult discipleship.

MEET THE CURRENT
RESIDENTS

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our alumni

CCV Residents have gone on to make a lasting difference — at CCV and beyond. Be inspired by their stories and discover where a season of Residency can take you.

Ashley Wangen

Children’s Pastor

Fork Christian Church

"The residency was a season of transformation. I grew in my calling, discovered new ways ministry can impact lives, and learned how to lead with the gifts God has given me.

The lessons I learned and the relationships I built during that time continue to shape the ministry I get to steward today."

Nathan & Addi Bushnell

Students Worship Leader | Administrative Assistant

CCV Peoria Campus

"The CCV Residency program was a transformative next step for us after Bible college, giving us invaluable hands-on ministry experience that deepened both our skills and our faith.

We left the residency more confident, equipped, and excited for what God had next."

Ashley Garcia

Lead Kids Pastor

CCV Surprise Campus

"Joining the residency program at CCV was one of the best decisions I ever made as someone in full-time ministry.

I learned skills that will aid me in ministry for life and grew tremendously in my personal walk with Christ."

Josiah Schools

Area Students Worship Pastor

CCV Development Team

"The Residency program at CCV prepared me for ministry in ways I couldn’t have anticipated coming out of Bible college.

The hands-on experience and mentorship transformed my Bible knowledge into practical ministry skills."

Paisley Johnson

Kids Pastor

CCV Surprise Campus

"Before starting the Residency, I was working in the medical field and felt God calling me into full-time ministry, though I wasn’t sure what that would look like practically.

The Residency stretched my leadership, deepened my dependence on Jesus, and reminded me that community is everything."

Matt Sapp

Associate Spiritual Formation Pastor

Copper Hills Church

"The CCV Leadership Institute developed my emotional intelligence and communication skills. Receiving mentorship from high-caliber leaders helped me add managerial acumen to my biblical knowledge.

The program strengthened my confidence and gave me practical tools to lead effectively in ministry."

RESIDENCY
LAUNCHES YOU
FORWARD

CCV Residents have gone on to make a lasting difference — at CCV and beyond. Be inspired by their stories and discover where a season of Residency can take you.

10+

years of equipping leaders

450+

leaders have completed the program

95%

of program graduates receive
a ministry opportunity within 3 months

We're not just preparing you

We're

sending

you

GOT
QUESTIONS?
WE’VE GOT
YOU!

Young Adults who want hands-on experience, coaching, and leadership development in the local church.

10 months, August-May.

Thanks to the generosity of the CCV Community, there is no cost to participate the Residency Program. To help offset living expenses, host homes and a financial stipend may be provided for qualified residents.

Some roles include a stipend; additional financial support may be available for qualified residents.

Yes. We welcome applicants from anywhere and can help with relocation next steps.

READY
TO GO ALL
IN?

Let’s build the church together! If you’re ready to grow in your leadership, get real ministry experience, and make a Kingdom impact, we’d love to connect with you.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

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