Watermark Residency Program Breakout Session Watermark Residency Program Blake Holmes, Braun Brown, Melissa Miller

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RESIDENCIES ARE GROWING IN POPULARITY Candidates are looking outside of the seminary for practical, hands-on experience. Churches are hiring from within or looking to other like-minded churches. Seminary costs a lot of time and money. BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU START Are you healthy? What is your purpose? Is everyone fully bought into the idea? What will distinguish your program? What qualifications will you look for in candidates? What will your candidacy process look like? How will you train your residents? How will you care for your residents? What’s next for the residents? Will you be able to deliver on what you promise? BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

ARE YOU HEALTHY? The quality of your residency program will be completely dependent upon the health of your church. BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE? The purpose of the Watermark Residency Program is to provide biblical training & discipleship, combined with real-life ministry experience, for gifted leaders who desire to serve in vocational ministry. BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

NOT AN INTERNSHIP INTERNSHIP RESIDENCY PROGRAM Inexperienced Candidate Not sure of what’s next Strong sense of the Lord’s calling Exposure to Ministry - Watch Leadership in Ministry - Do Directing Coaching Clerical Meaningful BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

IS EVERYONE FULLY BOUGHT INTO THE IDEA? Not just another program Ownership and meaningful responsibilities Access to leadership & staff Investment of time and financial resources Dedicated staff roles BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

WHAT WILL DISTINGUISH YOUR PROGRAM? Highly selective admissions process Demanding course work Multiple ministry specialties Hands-on practical experience Coaching & candid feedback Personal discipleship & transparency Strong sense of community Camp culture BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

WHAT WILL YOUR CANDIDACY PROCESS LOOK LIKE? Application, Resume & References (A, B, C, PC) Phone Interview In-Person Interview Director Approvals Background Check BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL YOU LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES? Spiritual Vitality: When was the last time you had a significant conversation with someone who is far from God? Tell me about that conversation. Depth of Character: Is there anything in your life that if it came to light would be an embarrassment to you, a detriment to your ministry or a surprise to us? Emotional Intelligence: Think about the last time you worked with a team. What do you think your team members liked about working with you? What did they find challenging? Proven Leadership Experience: Describe a significant position of leadership you have held. What did you learn about yourself? BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL YOU LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES? Strong Sense of the Lord’s Calling: If it doesn’t work out for you to be a part of this program, what do you hope to do? Chemistry & Culture Fit: On any given weekend, what do you like to do for fun? Financial Freedom: Are you currently in debt (consumer, school loans)? How do you plan to pay it off? BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

HOW WILL YOU TRAIN YOUR RESIDENTS? Ministry Specialties Staff Meetings/Events & “Ride Along” Opportunities Class Time (Bible, Theology, Apologetics, Spiritual Life & Leadership) *The 70/20/10 Leadership Principle: 70% of leadership is gained through hands-on experience, 20% through observation and 10% through formal training BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

HOW WILL YOU TRAIN YOUR RESIDENTS? Monday 8:00 – 9:15 Spiritual Formation 9:30 – 12:30 Bible, Theology & Apologetics 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch 1:30 – 3:30 Ministry Topics Tuesday 8:30 – 10:30 Staff Meeting 10:30 – 12:30 Team Meeting Wednesday through Sunday Work Within Ministry Specialties BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

HOW WILL YOU CARE FOR YOUR RESIDENTS? Relationally Spiritually Physically Emotionally Financially BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

WHAT IS NEXT FOR YOUR RESIDENTS? Hire Network Reference BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

WILL YOU BE ABLE TO DELIVER ON WHAT YOU PROMISED? To the residents To your staff To other churches BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM

CONTACT INFORMATION Blake Holmes – Residency Director bholmes@watermark.org Braun Brown – Men’s Residency Director of Discipleship bbrown@watermark.org Melissa Miller – Women’s Residency Director of Discipleship mmiller@watermark.org BREAKOUT SESSION | RESIDENCY PROGRAM