Full-Time Ministry Resident

United City Residency | Full-Time Ministry Resident

Develop Your Calling. Lead with Purpose. Make Disciples.

The United City Residency is a one-year, full-time leadership development experience designed to prepare emerging leaders for a lifetime of vocational ministry. Through intentional mentorship, hands-on ministry, theological development, and meaningful leadership opportunities, Residents serve alongside experienced pastors while growing in character, competence, and calling.

As one of the fastest-growing churches in Northeast Houston, United City Church exists to help people Find Life in Jesus and Bring Life to Everyone Around Them. Residents don't simply observe ministry—they lead it. Throughout the year, you'll receive increasing levels of responsibility while being coached, challenged, and equipped to faithfully serve wherever God calls you next.

The United City Residency is designed for emerging ministry leaders who are ready to invest a full year in intentional leadership development and hands-on ministry. Whether you're graduating from college, completing seminary, or preparing for your next season of ministry, the Residency provides an immersive environment where you'll develop the character, competence, and conviction needed to faithfully lead wherever God calls you.

Choose Your Ministry Track

Applicants will serve in one of the following ministry tracks based on their gifts, experience, and calling.

Kids Ministry

Create engaging environments where children know Jesus and families thrive.

Youth Ministry

Disciple students, develop leaders, and reach the next generation.

Groups Ministry

Build biblical community and equip adults to become disciple-makers.

Young Adults Ministry

Reach emerging adults, cultivate authentic community, and launch leaders into God's mission.

Missions Ministry

Mobilize the church to live on mission—locally, nationally, and globally.

Español Ministry

Build biblical community and develop leaders as part of United City Church's vision of one church, two languages.

Worship Ministry

Lead people to worship Christ through spiritual leadership, musical excellence, and pastoral care.

Production Ministry

Leverage technology to create distraction-free environments where people can encounter Jesus.

Creative Ministry

Tell compelling stories that help people take their next step with Jesus.

What You'll Experience

• Every Resident receives intentional development through:
• Weekly mentorship with an experienced pastor or ministry leader
• Meaningful leadership opportunities from day one
• Practical ministry experience in a thriving, growing church
• Leadership development cohorts and ministry training
• Opportunities to preach, teach, lead, coach, and develop volunteers (as appropriate to your ministry track)
• Church-wide collaboration with multiple ministry departments
• Conferences, ministry networks, and continuing leadership development

Qualifications

We're looking for men and women who demonstrate:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to vocational ministry
• College senior, recent graduate, or seminary student preparing for ministry leadership
• A teachable spirit and desire to grow through mentorship
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership potential
• Previous ministry involvement in a church or ministry setting
• Agreement with the mission, values, and beliefs of United City Church

Some ministry tracks have additional qualifications (such as worship leadership experience, technical aptitude, creative portfolios, or bilingual proficiency).

Time Commitment

Full-Time (40 hours/week)

One-Year Residency (August–July)

Ministry Partnership Model

The United City Residency is a support-raised ministry position in partnership with Reliant. Rather than being funded solely through the church budget, Residents build a team of ministry partners who financially support their ministry throughout the Residency year. Reliant provides professional coaching, training, and ongoing support throughout the process, equipping Residents with a lifelong ministry skill while ensuring they are prepared to begin their Residency with confidence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary (through Reliant ministry partnership support)
• Employment benefits: Health Insurance, Dental (through Reliant, as applicable)
• Professional fundraising coaching through Reliant
• $10,000 Educational Benefit
• Assistance exploring housing options
• Ministry laptop
• Fully funded mission trip
• Conferences, leadership networks, and ministry development opportunities
• Leadership development

Work Life

At United City Church, we believe healthy leaders build healthy ministries. We are committed to cultivating a culture that values spiritual growth, meaningful mentorship, and a healthy work-life balance. Every team member is encouraged to prioritize their relationship with Christ, personal well-being, family, and sustainable ministry rhythms.

As one of the fastest-growing churches in Northeast Houston, United City offers unique opportunities to lead, grow, and take on increasing responsibility while serving alongside experienced ministry leaders who are invested in your development. Whether you're beginning your vocational ministry journey or preparing for your next season of leadership, United City is a place where you can be challenged, equipped, and launched into a lifetime of faithful ministry.

How to Apply

When you apply, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your preferred ministry track(s) and tell us more about your gifts, experience, and sense of calling. Our team will prayerfully work with you to determine the best ministry placement based on your interests, strengths, and ministry opportunities.