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Northfield, OH
Oct 20, 2026
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Paso Robles, CA
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Plymouth, WI
Oct 14, 2026
Chemistry Staffing
Shepherdstown, WV
Oct 14, 2026
Full-Time • Two-Year hands-on Program • $48,000 Salary • Affordable Housing Available
LifeSpring Community Church invites emerging leaders to a two‑year Pastoral Residency designed to develop faithful, competent, and mission‑minded pastors. Residents receive immersive ministry experience, intentional mentorship, theological formation, and real leadership opportunities within a healthy EFCA church committed to community engagement and service to reach people with the gospel.
Program Highlights
- Weekly mentorship with experienced pastors
- Significant preaching and teaching opportunities
- Hands-on leadership in discipleship, evangelism, and ministry development
- Exposure to the full life of a local church
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Paid ministry conferences
- Free Basic Logos Bible Software
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Nominal on-site housing available (parsonage next to the church; ideal for a married couple)
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Medical insurance is self-provided
Focus Areas
Preaching • Teaching • Leadership Development • Evangelism • Discipleship • Pastoral Care • Missional Engagement • Ministry Licensing
About LifeSpring
LifeSpring Community Church is a Christ-centered EFCA congregation committed to making disciples who make disciples. Our staff culture is collaborative, prayerful, and deeply invested in developing future pastors. Residents serve alongside a healthy pastoral team while gaining meaningful leadership experience in a growing local church.
Eligibility
Because LifeSpring affirms the EFCA’s complementarian convictions regarding pastoral leadership, this residency is open to qualified male candidates who sense a call to pastoral ministry.
Ideal Candidate
- Teachable, humble, and eager to grow.
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Pursuing or recently completed an M.Div.
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Has a heart to reach the lost.
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Desires hands-on pastoral experience.
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Ready to invest two years in intentional pastoral development
Apply
If you’re preparing for long‑term pastoral ministry and desire a residency that combines theological depth, practical experience, and intentional mentorship, we invite you to apply. To apply, send your résumé and a cover letter (Include a clear testimony, calling and reason for applying) and a sample sermon link (if available) to spasupuleti@lifespringefc.org.
About LifeSpring Community Church
What began in the hearts of a few is now a passion and inspiration for the many. This is the story of God’s work in and through LifeSpring Community Church located in Spring Grove, Illinois. LifeSpring is part of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) – a movement of autonomous churches committed to the truth as we understand it in Scripture. LifeSpring is a community church. It has been and continues to be our desire to be a church of the community and for the community.