Church Planting Residency And Internships

In 2012, the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic initiated two new programs in church planting. Both include working along side Anglican clergy, practical exposure to the inner working of congregational life and leadership, and an opportunity to be of practical assistance to a growing Anglican congregation while gaining skills and experience in church planting.

 The Clergy Residence Program is a one or two-year opportunity to gain practical experience working in a local congregation with an experienced priest committed to planting new Anglican churches. Clergy Residents typically will be: men or women who are being called to plant or work in a new Anglican worshipping community, who have graduated from a seminary recognized by the Anglican Church of North America within the past 3 years or who are seriously considering a career serving in a local congregation, and who can raise or otherwise provide a portion of their financial support.

The Clergy Interns Program is a two or three month opportunity to participate in the leadership of a new or growing Anglican congregation. Clergy Interns typically will be: men or women who have completed at least one year of seminary, have an interest in planting churches, and who can raise or otherwise provide a portion of their financial support. Interns typically, but not necessarily, serve during summer months.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF AN INTERNSHIP OPENING (PDF)

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE: A TWO YEAR POSITION ANGLICAN PASTORAL RESIDENCY (PDF)

If you are interested in learning more about either, or both, of these programs, contact: The Rev. Tuck Bartholomew.