JOB DESCRIPTION:
Engage in a customized learning program with the goal of receiving a green light to move toward planting a church in the Denver Metro area.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Evidences spiritual maturity and Godly character and shall meet the scriptural qualifications of I Timothy3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
• Shall agree with the Westminster Confession of Faith.
• Shall have a seminary degree and be an ordained (or planning to become ordained) minister in the Presbyterian Church of America.
• Shall evidence a heart for evangelism and discipleship.
• Shall demonstrate a priority of his family and reflect a Christian home.
• Must have a passion for ministry and be gifted in teaching and preaching.

GOALS FOR RESIDENCY:
• Learn Deer Creek Church’s culture and philosophy of ministry.
• Address developmental goals based on church planter competencies document.
• Gain additional pastoral ministry experience.
• Make a significant contribution to the ministry of Deer Creek Church while serving on staff during the apprenticeship.
• Identify a target site and begin ministering there prior to launch, laying the groundwork for the new church.
• Begin the new church with a healthy launch team.

ROLE DURING RESIDENCY:
• Residents are given the leadership of our Christianity Explored, Hope Explored and Discipleship Explored small groups.
• Residents engage in our welcome ministries. This provides them with the opportunity to make relational connections with new people who might then be part of a church plant in the future.
• Other areas of leadership are determined by their development plan and new opportunities and needs at the church.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES: (3 Year Resident Example) Year 1 (Orientation to DCC)
• Participate in all staff functions (meetings, retreats, etc.)
• Meet weekly with pastoral leadership team
• Lead a Small Group
• Preach 3-5 times at Deer Creek. As available, preach in other PCA churches/plants in our Presbytery
• Work with staff team to identify areas of ministry in which to contribute
• Conduct demographic research on potential target sites; develop a site profile for 1 or more promising sites
• Complete Ordination if not already completed Year 2 (discipleship and mission)
• Continue participating in all staff functions
• Hone in on a target site (and possibly move there)
• Engage in hospitality and pursue non-Christians
• Preach 3-5 times at Deer Creek. As available, preach in other PCA churches/plants in our Presbytery
• Continue working in appropriate DCC ministry areas Year 3 (if appropriate; preparation to launch)
• Work with DCC staff to create a comprehensive Church Planting Proposal
• Continue participating in all staff functions, showing hospitality, engaging in evangelism
• Develop a launch team
• Develop multiple groups
• Preach 2-4 times at Deer Creek

FUNDING:
• Deer Creek Church commits $24,000 per year during the residency phase and then (if approved for planting) $24,000 per year for at least the first 3 years of the church plant.
• The Western Church Planting Network commits $15,000 per year during the residency phase and then (if approved for planting) $35,000 per year for at least the first 3 years of the church plant.
• This means that residents receive $39,000 per year in the residency phase and (if approved for planting) $59,000 per year for at least the first 3 years of the church plant.
• Deer Creek Church also plans to help contribute toward launch costs by raising a one-time gift. This has typically been $40,000.
• All additional needed funds must be raised by the church planting resident.

OTHER:
• This position reports to the Session and Pastoral Leadership Team.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• This is a full-time salaried position. Benefits are provided through church plant funding dollars.

APPLICATION:
Email your resume to our Executive Pastor, Tim Ringquist.