Exodus Church is seeking two biblically-qualified men for a 2.5 year pastoral training residency as part of our new training program for pastors and church planters called The Orchard Initiative.

We believe that the best candidate for The Orchard Initiative would be a man whose life displays the following attributes.

• A maturing Christian life marked by a love for God, His Word, and His People
• Theological alignment with Exodus Church
• Displays humility, teachability, and a desire to grow 
• Aspires to the office of pastor/elder

Exodus Church is a growing church filled with people (young and old) who have come to faith, with lives transformed more into the image of God. We are hopeful for the future as we continue to seek to be a redeemed people who worship and serve God in the world.

• All residents must be college graduates who are at least 25 years old and must aspire to the office of elder/pastor.
• Residents who aspire to the role of pastor may be in or finishing seminary (though this is not a requirement), and looking for in-depth, experiential training in the local church.
• Residents who aspire to plant a new church may be older with some experience in a local church setting.

One of the core values for TOI is Gospel Generosity. We want to be generous to the pastors and planters while they are being trained and developed as well as when they are launched. 

TOI Residents will receive free housing as well as a monthly stipend. Exodus will match up to $1500 of funds raised per month (total $36,000 per year). 

Exodus will also cover all costs related to training and development (books, future assessments, etc.), as well as other expenses related to the residency.