Bible and Ministry Residency

Grand Island, Nebraska
Third City Ministry Training Institute /
Resident /
On-site
The Bible and Ministry Residency is a 12–15 month learning experience which is designed for students who want to explore a call to ministry while advancing their education. This holistic learning experience, which integrates classroom learning, ministry training, and personal development is worth up to 36 credits. And at only $50 a credit, students can step into their calling, without breaking the bank.

Now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Cohort

Residents can expect to experience opportunities like:

    • Bible and Theology classes taught on-site
    • Cohort-based learning with like-minded peers
    • One-on-one coaching from a ministry supervisor
    • A chance to specialize in a specific ministry area
    • Staff meetings
    • A cross-cultural learning trip (additional cost)
    • Leading volunteers
    • Care visits
    • Baptisms
    • Preparing sermons
    • And more!

Classes, which are accredited through Hope International University, include:

    • Skills for Ministry 
    • Old Testament Survey 
    • New Testament Survey 
    • Bible Study Methods and Tools
    • Christian Beliefs and Practices
    • Building a Culture of Evangelism
    • Jesus and the Kingdom Among Us

Applicants for the Bible and Ministry Residency must:

    • Have graduated high-school or its equivalent
    • Express a love for the local church
    • Sense a call to full-time ministry
    • Have personal integrity in all areas of life.
    • Demonstrate a basic level of giftedness for their area of ministry interest
    • Demonstrate readiness for serving in a professional environment
    • Have a willingness to champion Third City’s vision, mission, and core values as expressed in our staff handbook 
Questions? Reach out to mti@thirdcityc.org