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College of Theology & Christian Ministries

Residency Program for Students

CTCM Residency Information

Northwest Nazarene University’s College of Theology & Christian Ministry (CTCM) Residency Program is designed to help students transition from the classroom into full-time ministry through a two-year church residency experience. 

Residents serve alongside experienced ministry leaders in Nazarene churches while completing an online Master of Arts degree through NNU’s Northwest Nazarene Divinity School. Through hands-on ministry experience, mentoring and graduate education, students are equipped for healthy, sustainable ministry leadership.

 

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Program Highlights

  • Two-year residency experience in a Nazarene church 
  • Complete an online Master of Arts theology degree through NNU’s Northwest Nazarene Divinity School 
  • Serve approximately 30 hours per week in ministry 
  • Receive mentoring from experienced pastors and ministry leaders 
  • Gain practical ministry and leadership experience 
  • Develop life skills, spiritual depth and healthy ministry habits 
  • Learn in a supportive church community while continuing your education 

Residency Program Overview

What Residents Receive

Churches and ministry partners invest in residents through: 

  • $15,000 annual salary 
  • Housing and utilities 
  • Approximately $10,000 per year toward tuition 
  • Health insurance support if needed 
Who Should Apply

This program is designed for students who: 

  • Feel called to vocational ministry 
  • Want hands-on ministry experience while earning a graduate degree 
  • Desire mentorship from seasoned ministry leaders 
  • Want to grow spiritually, personally and professionally in a local church setting 
How to Apply
  1. Reach out to Dr. Mike Kipp to express interest in the program 
  2. Complete the application process 
  3. Interview with program leadership and potential church partners 
  4. Be matched with a participating Nazarene church residency site 

Vision for the Residency Program

“Our hope is to help students move from the academy to the Church through meaningful ministry experience, mentoring and graduate education so they are prepared to serve in ministry for a lifetime.” — Dr. Mike Kipp, Professor of Practical Theology and Director of the Residency Program 

Dr. Mike Kipp

Dr. Mike Kipp

Professor of Practical Theology | Director of NNU's Residency Program

208.467.8759 
makipp@nnu.edu.