St. Paul’s residency program aims to shape passionate pastors navigating their first call and prepare them for a lifetime of leading healthy congregations in the larger church. Residents are immersed in all aspects of church life, working as pastoral staff in worship, finance, leadership, outreach, and more, helping to shape their approach to preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. Academic and intellectual inquiry are an important part of this program. Senior Pastor Mark Niethammer leads a regular Core Seminar course consisting of formative readings, discussions, and sermon reviews. Resident pastors receive intentional guidance, support, and insight from all members of the pastoral staff. The two-year non-renewable program offers a full-time salary with benefits.