Apprenticeship

A one-year, full-time program designed to train men and women for biblically faithful church leadership.

 
 

 Apprenticeship

A one-year, full-time program designed to train men and women for biblically faithful church leadership.

 
 

  • Day-to-Day Exposure

    Experience working in the local church with an opportunity to attend meetings with staff and elders, as well as a behind-the-scenes look into service planning prep, operational and committee meetings.

  • Theological Training

    Learn to see the beauty of Christ and become a faithful minister of the Word of God.

  • Practical Experience

    Gain hands-on experience working in a specific ministry department of your interest, with helpful reflection from mentors and pastors providing insight and counsel.

  • Cohort-Style Development

    Life change happens most in community, when reflection, cooperative learning, and accountability are the foundation for growing spiritually and learning together.

Benefits

  • 1-year immersive church staff experience

  • 18 Southern Seminary credit hours

  • Mentorship with pastoral staff

  • Future ministers cohort

  • Weekly church staff meetings

  • Self Funded

“The apprenticeship program brings in those pastors, teachers, and professors who have been most faithful over the years to instruct in a way that shows both doctrine and application that drives those experiences home.”

John Weichel
Program Graduate

Get Started

  • 1. Apply

    Complete forms & questionnaire

  • 2. Interview

    Schedule assessment

  • 3. Enroll

    Become a Southern Seminary student

Apply

Contact

  • Graham Thompson

    Institute Director

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