A residency is a plan for turning members into missional leaders. As we have considered the kind of disciples we are making and desire to make as a church, we have studied Jesus's character and competency traits. Through that study, we have worked to communicate concisely “who” we are working to produce. This focus is not on activity alone but on transformation. We desire every member to be a daily abiding, regularly sharing, intentionally discipling force for good. We recognize that people are in different places and desire to create environments where accelerated growth can take place.

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Cowee Residency 1.0 is a missional leadership residency. This group will focus on character, missiology, and leadership. Those who desire to be a workplace missionary, grow in their understanding of who they are in Christ, or, to summarize quickly, be a force for (Kingdom) good where they live, work, and play are the ideal candidates for this group. The Cowee Residency 1.0 focuses on helping disciples become missional leaders. This will be accomplished through a hybrid learning environment in which residents work through an online platform to complete reading and assignments weekly, gather in person once monthly for interactive teaching and training, and engage together in hands-on ministry in our church and community. The residency will follow a college semester-type schedule with holiday and summer breaks from the training.</span>

The Cowee Residency 1.0 is a missional leadership residency. This group will focus on character, missiology, and leadership. Those who desire to be a workplace missionary, grow in their understanding of who they are in Christ, or, to summarize quickly, be a force for (Kingdom) good where they live, work, and play are the ideal candidates for this group. The Cowee Residency 1.0 focuses on helping disciples become missional leaders. This will be accomplished through a hybrid learning environment in which residents work through an online platform to complete reading and assignments weekly, gather in person once monthly for interactive teaching and training, and engage together in hands-on ministry in our church and community. The residency will follow a college semester-type schedule with holiday and summer breaks from the training.

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Cowee Residency 2.0 will focus on those exploring or who have answered a call to missions or ministry, including but not limited to pastoral ministry. This group will focus on leadership, ecclesiology, theology, exegeting scripture, and expositional preaching. The learning environment will be hybrid, with residents responsible for weekly work on their own schedule and pace and a weekly gathering in person in a creative learning environment. This group will meet weekly, likely at 6 a.m., on a day to be finalized soon after reviewing applicants’ schedules and availability to find the best fit for the group.</span>

The Cowee Residency 2.0 will focus on those exploring or who have answered a call to missions or ministry, including but not limited to pastoral ministry. This group will focus on leadership, ecclesiology, theology, exegeting scripture, and expositional preaching. The learning environment will be hybrid, with residents responsible for weekly work on their own schedule and pace and a weekly gathering in person in a creative learning environment. This group will meet weekly, likely at 6 a.m., on a day to be finalized soon after reviewing applicants’ schedules and availability to find the best fit for the group.

If you are interested in applying to either of our residency programs launching this fall, please fill out the application below:

Apply to The Residency here