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Pastoral Resident

Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Hours Per Week: 40-50
Faith Evangelical Free Church
Acton, MA, USA
Job Type: Associate Pastor,Residency
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Job Overview

Faith Evangelical Free Church (FEFC) in Acton, Massachusetts, invites you to apply for a transformative two-year Pastoral Residency Program. In partnership with Made to Flourish, this program will equip you with the skills and experience necessary for thriving in ministry, particularly in the unique spiritual context of New England. You’ll partner with a vibrant congregation and a dedicated pastoral team to grow in your calling, character, and competencies for ministry while preparing for the long-term challenges of pastoral leadership.

Place

FEFC is a church of 140 members (with over 300 regular attenders, including non-members, teens and children), placed by the Lord in the suburbs west of Boston with a history of over 100 years of worship and service to nearby communities. We are currently served by three full-time pastors (senior, associate, youth) and an extremely active congregation, who fulfill countless roles through various ministries.

New England is a region rich in history yet deeply in need of gospel renewal. Our program is designed to prepare pastors who feel called to serve in this spiritually challenging and rewarding context. 

Job Description

What We Offer

Highlights of the Residency:

  • Scriptural Focus: Grow in prayerful study of God’s Word to serve God’s people.
  • Preaching and Teaching Opportunities: Regular preaching and teaching locally and in partner churches.
  • Fostering Sustainable Patterns: Learn to be mindful of spiritual, relational, physical and financial health amidst ministry.
  • Pastoral Experience: Grow in pastoral care and practices, including planning worship services, conducting weddings and funerals, counseling and visitations.
  • Developing as a Leader: Work closely with pastors and elders in leading the flock.
  • Network Building: Attend ministry conferences and connect with regional church networks.

This is a full-time, paid position with benefits, including:

  • Dedicated housing in a well-maintained four bedroom parsonage (utilities included).
  • Fully funded health insurance.
  • Conference stipend and professional expenses.
  • Made to Flourish cohort collaboration/training.
  • Paid vacation.

Qualifications

  • Meets biblical qualifications for church leadership (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9).
  • Seminary graduate or near completion of an M.Div. (or equivalent).
  • Agreement with our Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality.
  • Aspiration to pursue pastoral ministry in New England after the residency.

Time Commitment: 40-50 hours per week.

Compensation: Annual base salary is $34,000, along with dedicated housing in a well-maintained four bedroom parsonage, including utilities, which is valued at $42,500. Benefits based on full-time status, including fully funded health insurance. Resident will additionally receive up to $1,500 in moving expenses and annual professional expenses of up to $3,500.

How To Apply

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, contact our Pastoral Residency Coordinator, Chris Hanlon, at [email protected].

Applications are now being accepted for the residency, which begins Summer 2025 (preferably July 1).