✓ Clarity in Calling

RESIDENCY LABS

Churches Send Church Planters.

We Help Equip Them to Thrive

Residency Labs are a place for your residents to explore ministry, gain hands-on experience, and grow in confidence—all within the unique values and theological context of your church.

✓ Practical Ministry Skills

✓ Church Alignment

The Equipping Group
Residency Labs

Church Planting

Start a church rooted in your convictions and mission.

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Ministry Discernment

Find your unique role in God’s mission.

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Early Years

Navigating church planting is challenging—but you don’t have to do it alone.

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These folks trusted us with training residents

The problems you face in ministry are complex and hard to navigate. We have helped other organizations do just that!

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How Our Residencies Work

Host Church Residency

Approximately 3-4 hours per week.
Engage directly in your local church's ministry activities, allowing you to learn through practical experience. This immersion helps you develop personally and spiritually by addressing specific growth areas.
Prep Work + Assignments

Approximately 3-4 hours per week.
Undertake self-directed learning through reading, watching, listening, writing, and practical application. This component ensures you integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world practice.
In-Person Lab Weeks

Bi-monthly sessions lasting 2-3 days each.
Participate in immersive gatherings featuring training from experienced practitioners, peer-to-peer learning, and practical exercises. These sessions reinforce your ongoing development and provide collaborative learning opportunities.
Organization Focus and Assessment

Align your training with the specific values, doctrines, and ministry philosophies of your church or sending organization. This component may include formal assessments to ensure your development is tailored to your ministry context.
Spouse Coaching and Involvement

Recognizing the importance of holistic support, this component offers monthly coaching calls for spouses and involves them in select Lab Weeks and assignments, fostering shared growth and understanding.