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The Orchard Pastoral Residency

The goal of The Orchard Pastoral Residency is to raise up pastors with a lifelong commitment to godliness, a robust biblical doctrine, and a competence in a wide range of ministry skills.

What is the Pastoral Residency?

Over the course of three years, residents will complete their Master of Divinity (MDiv) from TEDS while learning from and serving alongside The Orchard’s pastors.


This blend of rigorous theological education and mentored ministry experience is the best way to prepare for a lifetime of faithful ministry.

Education

Residents will take classes online, as well as in person at our Barrington Campus, benefiting from courses taught by TEDS faculty and our pastoral team.

Ministry Experience

Our pastors will help residents as they take what they are learning and apply it in the areas of preaching, pastoral care, and leadership.

This program brings the seminary and the church together in a shared effort to train pastors for the glory of Christ and the good of his people.

Our values

Learn more about The Orchard’s values and ethos here.

SEE OUR FULL ETHOS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • WHAT DOES THE PASTORAL RESIDENCY INCLUDE?

    This three-year program includes:

    • Tuition and fees for TEDS fully covered by The Orchard
    • Paid employment at The Orchard
    • Mentored ministry experiences with members of our pastoral team

  • WHO IS THE PASTORAL RESIDENCY FOR?

    • Men who are drawn to serve the church as gospel-centered pastors who desire to live with integrity under the authority of God’s Word.
    • Men who have been accepted to the TEDS MDiv program.
    • Men who can commit to completing both the three-year MDiv and Pastoral Residency.

  • HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?

    • Apply for the MDiv program through TEDS. You must get accepted to the MDiv to participate in the program, though you can apply to the Pastoral Residency before receiving your acceptance to the MDiv.
    • Complete an application for the Pastor Residency.
    • Interview with The Orchard’s team.

  • WHEN DOES THE PASTORAL RESIDENCY START?

    • The first Tuesday in August

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