What is the Residency?
The Residency at Ignite Church is a 32-week, paid ministry leadership development program at Ignite Church in Greenville, North Carolina. The program is designed for those who are seeking to grow in their practical ministry experience through hands-on learning, those seeking to develop as leaders, those looking to be stretched as a fully devoted follower of Christ and pushed into becoming a high-capacity leader. The intent of the Residency is to equip, empower, and send out the next generation of ministry leaders with the tools needed to go out and be faithful leaders in what God has called them to do.

3 Different Tracks
In this Residency program you will have the option of 3 unique tracks specific to where you may be feeling God calling you in ministry.
1. Adult Ministries Track - Working closely with our Adult ministries team involving discipleship, small groups, men's & women's ministry, & more!
2. Creative Ministries Track - Working closely with our Creative ministries involving worship, productions, marketing, content creation, & more!
3. Next Gen Ministries Track - Working closely with our Next-Gen ministries involving kids, youth, and college ministry!
1. Adult Ministries Track - Working closely with our Adult ministries team involving discipleship, small groups, men's & women's ministry, & more!
2. Creative Ministries Track - Working closely with our Creative ministries involving worship, productions, marketing, content creation, & more!
3. Next Gen Ministries Track - Working closely with our Next-Gen ministries involving kids, youth, and college ministry!
Hear from our previous residents...



Samantha
Resident from Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Tristan
Resident from Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Ryan
Resident from Fall 2021-Spring 2022
"The Residency has truly been a blessing for me. I have grown in so many ways. From leadership, to communication, event planning, sermon preparation, discipleship, evangelism, and everything in between. Each seminar has taught me something new about ministry that I know I will use for years to come. Not only have the seminars taught me much about ministry but simply serving and learning under the leadership of Ignite Church has taught me how to lead with humility and to pursue unity among members in every way possible. I have enjoyed the relationships that have been built, the memories that have been made, and the lessons that have been taught throughout my time as a Resident."
"The FUSE Residency has truly been transformative for me. While also helping me grow in my own faith, the training and experience the residency has provided has further equipped me to carry out the work of the ministry both now and in the future."
"The FUSE Residency has been a great building block for me as I look toward my calling in ministry. The community of college students and staff here at Ignite Church has been a huge blessing, and has allowed for a lot of growth in the short amount of time. The seminars are practical and allow for all members of the staff to speak into the residents. I have not only grown as an individual, but I have been effectively equipped to pursue my calling."
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Other Questions
Still have questions? Here are some common ones!
Is housing provided?
Specific housing is not provided. You have the flexibility to live where you would like in the surrounding area. If you do need assistance, we can provide a host home with a family of Ignite Church.
How long is the residency program?
The program starts in August and runs until May. It is 32 weeks total, with a long break in December. This includes 20 hours of work per week.
How many other residents are there?
There will be four residents for the fall 2022-spring 2023 year.
Who will residents be learning from and developed by?
Residents will primarily be trained and developed by the FUSE College Pastor. They will also have up close and personal time with the Pastoral Staff of Ignite Church, including our Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor, and more.
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Learn More about Ignite!
Find out more about who we are at Ignite Church. And please let us know if you have any further questions about the residency!