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CENTRAL FLORIDA RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Raising up a New Generation of Leaders

 * About the Program
 * Curacy Vs. Residency
 * Program Benefits
 * Apply for Residency
 * Start a Program


ABOUT THE PROGRAM


TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION

Like doctors who train as residents in teaching hospitals after medical school,
the next generation of priests need hands-on experience under the guidance of
seasoned leaders. During a paid residency with full benefits, these new clergy
will minister in a church while developing the tools to dynamically teach,
preach, serve the community and lead God's people. After two to three years,
they are sent out prepared to meet the demands of ministry today.




CURACY VS. RESIDENCY

As a ministry position, a residency is intentionally designed for learning and
parish leadership development in a position that is tailored to the individual
resident. While learning to preach and administer the sacraments are
foundational parts of the role, other tasks are assigned according to the
resident’s strengths and areas for growth.
The resident receives mentorship, book studies, debriefing and observation
during participation in decision-making. Although all first cures include a
great deal of learning by nature of the unique role of a priest, the residency
is crafted to ensure learning is not just a byproduct of the position, but its
aim.

Curacy Residency
Position
A curacy is a position for a “junior priest.” Like the unpaid college intern at
a business, they are typically given the grunt work no one else wants to take.
The residency is a paid position crafted around the learning of the resident.
It's empowering and intentionally growth-oriented.
Mentoring
A curate receives mentorship through the course of typical meetings and to the
extent that the curate pursues it. The resident receives consistent, thorough
mentorship through regular meetings, discussions and debriefing, among other
means.
Influence
A curate has little authority or influence. The resident is invited to observe,
question and participate in decision-making.
Path
A curacy is a steppingstone. The residency is a launching point.

I couldn't tell you whether or not the residency helped me get this job. But
what I can tell you for sure is that I would not have even thought of applying
for this job if I hadn't gone through the residency.
The Rev. Caroline Osborne, associate rector at St. George's in Nashville,
Tennessee



PROGRAM BENEFITS

Residencies attract the next generation of priests to churches and develop
leaders emotionally, relationally, functionally and spiritually so they're ready
to answer the demands of ministry today.


FOR CHURCHES

 * Invest in and develop the next generation of leaders.
 * Attract young clergy with talents and spiritual gifts that strengthen your
   ministry team.
 * Expand community outreach with new staff and fresh ideas.
 * Send equipped leaders to bless other churches and make an eternal impact.


FOR RESIDENTS

 * Paid position with full benefits.
 * Goal-focused professional development.
 * Learn to manage day-to-day church operations.
 * Weekly preaching preparation and feedback.
 * Two-to-three-year program.


WANT TO START A PROGRAM AT YOUR CHURCH?

Any church can start a residency program, but only churches within the Diocese
of Central Florida can currently apply for funding. Watch the recorded Zoom
meeting below to learn more. After viewing, if your church is interested in
starting a residency program, please contact The Rev. Jonathan French using the
link.

Learn More - Recorded Zoom Meeting Contact - The Rev. Jonathan French


APPLY FOR RESIDENCY

Please reach out to the church directly to apply for residency.

Cathedral Church of St. Luke
stlukescathedral.org

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Contact
The Very Rev. Dr. Reggie M. Kidd
rkidd@stlukescathedral.org
Church of the Messiah
churchofthemessiah.com

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Contact
The Rev. Tom Rutherford
tomrutherford@churchofthemessiah.com
Grace Episcopal Church
graceocala.org

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Contact
The Rev. Frans van Santen
frans@graceocala.org
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
holytrinitymelbourne.org

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Contact
The Rev. Tom Phillips
tom@holytrinitymelbourne.org


HEAR FROM RESIDENTS

It’s impossible for seminary to prepare you completely for all that day-to-day
parish ministry entails. Residency has given me practical tools and the
confidence to proclaim a message of hope—boldly—to the next generation. Anything
less than that won't be sufficient to meet the challenges the church is facing.
The Rev. Daniel Pinell
What I discovered through the residency program was there were things I didn't
know that I didn't know. By the time I left, I was comfortable in my own skin. I
knew I was a priest.
The Rev. Caroline Osborne
How do you unite a vestry around what should be done? A lot of wisdom is needed
to do that well, and in the residency program I get to see that and learn from
the experience before doing it myself. If you go to a parish right out of
seminary and have to do that all by yourself, good luck.
The Rev. Frans van Santen
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