Nonprofit
Pastoral Fellowship
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Description
Madison Avenue Baptist Church (NYC) invites applications for its two-year Pastoral Residency Fellowship. This unique program provides emerging ministers with hands-on leadership in worship, Bible study, youth/young adult ministry, and social justice initiatives, while receiving mentorship from Rev. Susan Sparks—nationally recognized preacher, author, and comedian. Fellows will develop skills in preaching, storytelling, digital ministry, and innovative worship within a diverse, inclusive, justice-driven congregation.
Ideal candidates hold or are completing an MDiv, MTS, or equivalent, and are ordained or on track for ordination (ABC-USA preferred). Applicants should embrace progressive theology, value diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion, and bring strong communication, creativity, and cultural competency to ministry.
Benefits
- Full Compensation Details:
- Base stipend: $60,000-$70,000 (Annually)
- Healthcare allowance:$5,000 (Annually)
- Professional development fund: $1,000 (Annually)
- Relocation Support One-time Reimbursement dependent on Candidate’s location
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How to Apply
Application Requirements
- Resume or CV naming MDiv, MTS, or equivalent graduation location and date, and ordination location and date or ordination timeline
- Cover letter, briefly answering these three questions:
- Given that you'll be mentored by a pastor who is also a professional comedian and author, what aspects of your own personality, background, or life experiences would you bring to this unique learning environment? How would this unconventional mentorship shape your ministerial identity?
- MABC treats Sunday worship as an "art form" and serves as a theological place for exploration. How would you contribute to creating worship experiences that engage both artists and seekers while maintaining theological depth?
- MABC has a 177-year legacy of taking "great risks" for ministry (like rebuilding inside a hotel in 1929). If you could design one innovative ministry program or initiative during your fellowship that others might consider "risky" but could transform lives, what would it be and why?
- Video submissions: 2-3 compelling preaching/storytelling clips (2-3 minutes each, reel format acceptable)
- Two professional references (Optional in initial submission, required before we reach the Final Interview Stage)
Please submit all of the above to fellowship@mabcnyc.org
