Leadership Resident

Hands on training for equipping and sending future church leaders.

Position Type: Exempt Full – Time (11-Month Residency, August – June)

Reports to: Resident Director

Are you passionate about ministry and exploring a potential calling to church leadership? We’re looking for a Resident who wants to grow as a leader while gaining hands‑on ministry experience.

This residency is designed to provide meaningful ministry opportunities, intentional leadership development, and personal mentorship for individuals who feel called to vocational ministry. Residents will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of ministry environments while being developed as future leaders.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, ready to serve, and excited to grow through real ministry opportunities, coaching, and leadership experiences. Our residency program is designed to provide the training, equipping, experience, and confidence needed to take the next step in vocational ministry, join a ministry team, and make a lasting impact in advancing the mission of the local church.

• Help create engaging ministry environments where people can connect with Jesus and grow in their faith
• Support weekly ministry programming and church-wide initiatives
• Assist in planning and executing events, outreach opportunities, retreats, camps, and special experiences
• Build meaningful relationships with serve teams and families
• Participate in teaching, leadership, and discipleship opportunities in both large and small group settings
• Help families feel welcomed, connected, and engaged in the life of the church
• Collaborate with staff and serve teams to accomplish ministry goals and support the church’s mission
• Gain hands‑on experience in ministry leadership, administration, communication, and team development

• Participate in intentional leadership development through coaching, reading, training, and ministry conversations
• Receive regular one‑on‑one mentorship from ministry leaders
• Learn how healthy ministry teams are built and led
• Gain experience in serve team recruitment, training, and retention
• Develop skills in communication, organization, and ministry systems
• Learn how to create vision and lead teams toward clear goals

• Assist with administrative tasks that help ministries run effectively
• Support communication efforts for parents, serve teams, and ministry teams
• Help manage ministry calendars, schedules, and planning systems
• Assist with setup, logistics, and preparation for weekly ministry environments
• Help track ministry metrics, wins, and stories of life change

What started as a small group meeting to study the Bible and pray for their friends eventually took action to become one of the first churches in Longmont on July 5, 1891. Having grown beyond their original city block on Coffman Street, the church relocated to its current location on Highway 66 in 1991.

In 1995, exponential growth led to a major building expansion — and a shift in identity. The church began transitioning from an primarily attractional model to an externally focused one, and in 1999, First Christian Church became Life Bridge Christian Church.

Over the years, Life Bridge has always been about leading people in their next step toward Jesus. Beyond the weekend experience, people connect through Rooted groups, community-serving opportunities, and a wide range of ministry programs. You’ll find a welcoming place centered around helping people grow closer to Jesus’ love, hope, and grace.

Life Bridge is busting at the seams — in the best possible way.

We recently completed a building fund initiative and have moved to three services to keep up with the growth. Story after story of people coming to know Jesus for the first time keeps coming in. Over 300 people have been baptized in 2025 alone. New families are walking through the doors. New life is everywhere you look. God is clearly at work.

We are deeply grateful for the faithful men and women who built this church over the past 130 years — their prayers, sacrifice, and obedience laid the foundation for everything we see today. And…