The Student Resident partners with the Preston Trail Student Ministry (PTSM) team to gain practical ministry experience in a high-impact environment. This role combines leadership development with active participation in volunteer equipping, student engagement, and event execution for Sunday morning services and mid-week events. The resident will learn how to plan, communicate, and lead effectively within a large church setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership Development and Ministry Training
Engage in weekly mentorship and training opportunities with the PTSM Student Pastor.
Learn ministry systems, event planning, and leadership best practices.
Contribute ideas and creativity to team planning and strategy meetings.
Volunteer and Student Engagement
Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and developing volunteer teams.
Build relationships with students and leaders to foster belonging and discipleship.
Support and occasionally lead teaching moments in Middle School and High School environments.
Events and Programming
Participate in planning and execution of Sunday mornings, events, camps, and serve trips.
Contribute to Next Gen and all-church events as part of the PTSM team.
Help create cohesive and excellent ministry experiences for students and families.
Communications and Social Media
Help manage social media accounts to engage students and celebrate ministry moments.
Capture and share photos, videos, and stories that reflect life change and community.
Learn to craft and send effective leader or parent emails using the church’s communication systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Aligns with Preston Trail beliefs and outward values (https://prestontrail.org/about/aboutus).
Committed to our team values of Self-Leadership, Positive Attitude, Team Mindset, Healthy Relationships, and High Performance.
Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop volunteers and leaders with excellence and care.
Highly collaborative with strong relational and emotional maturity.
Must submit our assessment here within 2 business days of applying.
Skilled in systems thinking—able to translate vision into actionable, repeatable processes.
Strong organizational and administrative abilities with attention to detail and follow-through.
Able to balance creative leadership with operational strategy and cross-team alignment.
You’re able to commit to the residency utilizing this $2000/month stipend as supplemental income and not necessary for funding normal living costs.
You’re able to commit to this program from January 4th to August 31, 2026.
THE WIN :
To grow as a ministry leader while supporting the Preston Trail Student Ministry (PTSM) in creating engaging, relational, and spiritually formative experiences for students in grades 6–12. This role develops practical ministry skills through hands-on leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with the Next Gen team.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
MINISTRY TEAM: PTSM
REPORTS TO: Middle School Pastor
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS:
Category: Temporary Residency
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Ministerial Classification: Ministerial Exception
Employee Classification: Support
Weekends Required: Yes
Commissionable: No