What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Church Planter position at Henderson Hills Baptist Church?
Church vision
Henderson Hills Baptist Church exists to glorify God by becoming a hub for an all-ages disciple-making movement--seeing lives transformed in Edmond, building a network of neighborhood churches in the OKC metro, planting churches in our nation, and sending everyday missionaries to gateway cities among the nations.
Description
The Church Planter Resident position is designed to holistically equip, evaluate, and send out qualified and pioneering missionary-pastors who are passionate about church planting and discipleship and who are preparing to serve as the lead pastor of a new church plant. The Church Planter Resident will gain hands-on experience, spiritual development, and practical training through a residency program focused on building a healthy and reproducing gospel-centered church.
Timeframe
- Development and Preparation (6-12 months): The initial phase includes rigorous training, mentorship, assessment, and preparation.
- Church Planting Launch (Year 2): The Church Planting Resident will develop and execute a comprehensive church-planting plan and begin engaging the target community.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in structured ministry training, mentoring, and leadership development.
- Collaborate with church staff and residency mentors to create a comprehensive church-planting strategy.
- Engage in community outreach and church-planting activities within the target area.
- Prepare for and be assessed by the SEND Network.
- Attend and contribute to HHBC’s services, ministries, and events, maintaining an active membership.
- Exemplify a lifestyle in accordance with the gospel (Philippians 1:27) and promote disciple-making(Matthew 28:18-20).
Qualifications
- Meet the biblical qualifications for eldership as outlined in the New Testament (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
- Graduate-level theological training (MA, MDiv, or equivalent) and ministry leadership experience.
- Proven communication and teaching skills, with a background in disciple-making.
- Track record of visionary, entrepreneurial ministry work, ideally with experience in new ministry initiatives.
- Demonstrates qualities of humility, teachability, and self-awareness.
- Able to relocate to the Edmond area and committed to serving at HHBC.
How To Apply
More information is available here: https://www.hhbc.com/jobs. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume detailing their call to church planting and relevant experience to Mark Callarman at residency@hhbc.com.
