SVkids Ministry Apprenticeship (Two-Year Program) Severns Valley Baptist Church

Love God. Love People. Make Disciples.

Is God calling you into ministry of any kind? Whether that’s leading in a local church, owning a coffee shop that serves your community, teaching in a classroom, or serving overseas, the SVkids Ministry Apprenticeship is designed to equip you for whatever calling God has placed on your life. This two-year, discipleship-based ministry residency helps you grow spiritually, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for your next steps.

Position Type:

Two-Year Apprenticeship

Part-Time: Up to 30 hours/week

Free housing provided

Seminary master’s degree from Southern Seminary (Bachelor’s degree required to qualify)

Program Emphasis:

Deep spiritual growth through intentional discipleship and mentoring

Hands-on ministry leadership experience

Personal formation and calling development tailored to your journey

What You’ll Do:

Serve in all areas of SVkids ministry (birth–5th grade)

Help lead Sunday morning programming, VBS, camps, and special events

Assist in curriculum development, teaching, and discipleship groups

Support volunteer recruitment, training, and encouragement

Build relationships with kids and families to point them to Christ

Maintain ministry materials and help create a welcoming, safe environment

Contribute to team collaboration, planning, and outreach

Follow a personalized development plan created specifically for your unique gifts, needs, and calling

Read books and participate in guided learning assignments to help prepare you for ministry

What We’re Looking For:

A spiritually mature believer with a deep love for Jesus

A member or active participant in a Southern Baptist church

Teachable, dependable, servant-hearted, and joyfully mission-driven

Someone with a desire to grow in vocational ministry and help make disciples

A completed Bachelor’s degree (required for seminary degree participation)

Ministry experience is helpful but not required

Why This Matters: By the end of the apprenticeship, our goal is to help you discern and step into the next season of ministry God has for you—whether that’s seminary, a staff position, missions, or marketplace ministry. You’ll leave with real experience, a strong spiritual foundation, and a clear sense of calling.

What You’ll Gain:

Intentional discipleship and mentorship from church leaders

Practical, real-world ministry leadership training

A gospel-centered church family that will encourage and support you

Seminary education and housing support to reduce financial barriers

Ready to take the next step in your ministry journey? Apply today and invest two years into becoming who God has called you to be.

Contact us at Katy@svbc.cc