The Barnabas Fellowship

Residency Training Program

Join the Mission. Make a Difference Where It Matters Most.

Program Outline

Our 1-2 year program trains missionaries and pastors to be effective in contextualizing the mission field for gospel-driven work.

Phase 1: Orientation & Pastoral Formation
Phase 2: Ministry Practice & Instruction
Phase 3: Ministry Execution & Evaluation

Application Opens: March 16th - April 24th Deadline
Interviews Begin: After Easter, April 6th, 2026
Program Begins: June Summer Session

Program Overview

The Barnabas Fellowship Residency Program is a missional and evaluated ministry training experience designed to prepare biblically qualified men for gospel ministry in distressed communities and underserved mission fields.

This 12-24 month program integrates theological training, pastoral mentorship, and supervised ministry immersion. The program reflects strategic outcomes from The Barnabas Fellowship and is designed to meet academic rigor that aligns with our biblical institutional partners' ministry requirements.

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Program Objectives

Upon completion, residents will be able to:

Demonstrate a biblical philosophy of ministry for revitalization or church planting.
Appraise and grow in pastoral character, servant leadership, and spiritual maturity.
Integrate theological and practical training into a real church context.
Lead discipleship and evangelistic initiatives with measurable fruit.
Teach and preach expository sermons in diverse settings.
Develop a contextualized philosophy of ministry that prepares students to design a church-planting or revitalization plan.
Work alongside seasoned mentors to evaluate ministry strategy and personal growth.

Receive academic recognition and develop skills for long-term, sustainable ministry.

Current Residency Host Sites

Citylight Church

Dayton, Ohio

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Ebenezar Church

Mason, Tennessee

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Christ's Church

Jackson, Mississippi

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Future Host Sites

Community of Faith Bible Church   Los Angeles, California
Greater Height Mission Bible Church   Los Angeles, California

Desired Host Sites and Partner Bible Institutions

If you are a local church leadership team or bible institution who desire to partner with the residency program,  please complete our church partnership program form. We would love to identify the next steps to become a residency host site and provide training for your students.

Church Partnership Form