Church Planting Resident

The EPC Presbytery of the Southeast has developed a church planting network that will seek more Southeast region (USA) based church plants as an evangelism strategy. A part of this strategy is recruiting, developing, and sending out new church planters from this residency program, which is designed for 1-3 years, depending upon the resident.Current Host Churches include Church of the Redeemer in Alcoa, TN (metro Knoxville) and Water Stone Church in Smyrna, GA (metro Atlanta).QualificationsHas an ongoing and active relationship with Jesus Christ.Wholeheartedly affirms the Essentials of the Faith of the EPC (found here: www.epc.org/essentials).Believes the Westminster Standards to contain the system of doctrine as found in the Scriptures.Wholeheartedly affirms the vision and values of the Host Church.A clear call to pastoral ministryA church planter's assessment (prior to or concurrent to the interview process) inspires trust and confidence in othersKnows computer basics with respect to online file-sharing web programs and applications.A Bachelor's degree is mandatory. Concurrent or completed graduate level studies within the EPC's educational standards.J-18808-Ljbffr