Church Planting Residency

Prepare to Plant Churches, Lead Communities,
and Make Disciples

The Reach Nebraska Residency is a hands-on training program designed to equip the next generation of church planters and ministry leaders.

Residency participants gain practical experience in Gospel-centered ministry, receive mentorship from experienced leaders, and develop the skills necessary to plant and lead healthy, multiplying churches across Nebraska.

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Who Is It For?

Who Is It For?

This residency is ideal for:

  • Aspiring church planters called to start new churches
  • Ministry leaders seeking hands-on experience
  • Individuals desiring to grow in leadership, discipleship, and community engagement

If you have a heart for reaching Nebraska for Jesus and a desire to make disciples, the residency is designed to prepare you for this mission.

What You’ll Learn

Residents in the program will receive:

  • Engage in day-to-day church operations
  • Assist in outreach, community engagement, and worship planning
  • Develop skills in team leadership, preaching, and pastoral care
  • Receive mentorship from seasoned pastors and church planters
  • Learn how to launch, sustain, and multiply churches
  • Understand the dynamics of planting in both urban and regional contexts
  • Grow personally in Christ
  • Learn how to make disciples who make disciples
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Residency Structure

Duration: 12–18 months (flexible depending on experience and placement)
Placement: Assigned to a church plant or established ministry within the Reach Nebraska network
Mentorship: One-on-one guidance with experienced church planters
Hands-On Projects: Participate in real ministry projects and community outreach

Benefits of
Joining the Residency

Comprehensive preparation for church planting or leadership roles

Mentorship from experienced leaders

Opportunity to engage in real-world ministry and community transformation

Be part of a supportive, mission-driven network

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Planting a church is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—callings a leader can face. Our Residency Program is designed to be a "greenhouse" for future planters, providing a safe space to grow, lead, and de-risk your future plant.