Church Planter Resident
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Pastor / Ministry / Church
Job Title:
Church Planter Resident
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Salary Job Class:
Resident
Reports to:
Executive Pastor of Strategy and Discipleship
Date Created: 4/24/25
Supervisory responsibilities:
None
Job Summary /
Purpose:
The Church Planter Residency exists to raise up apostolic leaders who will plant, grow, and multiply vibrant microchurches rooted in the mission and values of Greenhouse Church. This position would be an 18-month tenure.
This full-time, temporary role blends hands‑on ministry, intentional coaching, and strategic leadership development. Residents will be immersed in Greenhouse DNA, actively lead microchurches, develop future leaders, as well as shadow Greenhouse pastors in their pastoral positions.
The purpose of this position is to aid in advancing the Greenhouse Church mission and vision within the microchurch ministry by launching, leading, coaching, and multiplying disciple‑makers as well as being prepared to plant a church in Florida after the residency is completed.
Our dream is not just to fill pulpits but to flood cities in Florida with vibrant expressions of Jesus‑following communities; microchurches that live loud, love deeply, and multiply naturally. If this lights your soul on fire, this might be the right place.
Duties/Responsibilities:- Launch and lead a multiplying microchurch that embodies the key elements of worship,
- mission, community, and multiplication
- Apprentice emerging leaders within the microchurch context
- Implement and model obedience‑based discipleship through Discovery Bible Studies and Inductive Bible studies within the microchurch framework
- Coach and multiply microchurches across the network
- Equip others to lead through being a coach semesterly in Discipleship Training
- Help to cultivate a culture of radical prayer (e.g. help substantially increased prayer activity in the microchurches you are coaching), biblical literacy, and Holy Spirit dependence within our microchurch structure
- Identify, invest in, and release high‑potential leaders within their microchurch and the broader Greenhouse church and network
- Be able to evangelize, win souls, and add lost people to your microchurch
- Participate in bi‑weekly huddles to sharpen leadership and multiplication strategies
- Support Sunday gatherings through assimilation, congregational care, and stage communication when called upon
- Assist with baptisms, communion, follow‑up systems, and ministry team development
- Serve as an on‑call presence as needed (hospital visits, crisis care, weddings, funerals, etc.)
- Be available to assist with any other shepherding needs that arise within the church
- Complete the intentional learning tracks around Greenhouse values, systems, and ecclesiology
- Participate in staff meetings, prayer gatherings, and staff development
- Successfully complete the formal immersion process under the Executive Pastor of Strategy and Discipleship, including but not limited to certain Greenhouse School of Ministry classes, fluencies, microchurch strategies, etc.
- Receive ongoing feedback and development from Pastor Mike and the executive staff on a monthly basis
- Participate in collaborative sermon prep with Pastor Mike and teaching team
- Learn the craft of expository preaching and contextual teaching
- Practice delivering sermons in various formats with constructive feedback in various ministries, including Kids, Youth (Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings), and Sunday services
- Complete the Stadia Discovery Process to clarify calling, wiring, and church planting readiness
- Complete the Gospel Coach Training through the Center for Mission Mobilization (CMM) to grow in relational, Spirit‑led coaching
- Engage in personal rhythms of prayer, Sabbath, and reflection to sustain long‑term ministry
- Regularly meet with an executive pastor for mentoring and coaching for spiritual health and growth. Participate in quarterly reviews to assess progress in the aforementioned areas.
- Must be willing to become at least certified through the Assemblies of God.
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