Emerging Leaders Pathway 03

Equipping, as a result of affirming

Help us reach every man, woman & child in Central New York

A two-year residency designed to identify, equip, and deploy young leaders to saturate Central New York with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Apply for the Pastoral Residency What it involves

The pastoral residency at a glance

2 years, full time
30–40 hours per week alongside a pastor
21+ aged men affirmed by a local church

Where God Has Placed Us

Central New York

A Northeast rust-belt city and a refugee resettlement city. Economically stagnant, declining in population, ethnically diverse, and among the least evangelized regions in the country.

800,000 People across five counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego
145,000 People in the city of Syracuse, a top-ten most impoverished city in the United States

Spiritual demographic

  • Evangelical 2%
  • Catholic 35%
  • No religious affiliation 40%

A Collaborative Residency

Two years, six churches, one table

Our six congregations are training the next generation of mission-minded leaders together. It is not one church’s internship, but the whole family’s.

01

Personal Spiritual Formation

Guidance for developing a daily, interactive relationship with God that will sustain you in ministry.

02

Theological Formation

Training in biblical theology, systematic theology, and the nature and purpose of the church for life and ministry.

03

Practical Ministry Formation

Identify and experience potential ministry domains.

How It Works

Learned alongside pastors

Training is tailored to equip you to serve in an established church, a church plant, or a revitalization project, through regular rhythms with our group of pastors.

  • Ministry service with a pastor

    Intentional, measured ministry responsibility within the context of a local church.

    30–40 hrs / week

  • Book discussion & debrief

    An informal meeting to read and discuss assigned articles and books.

    Monthly

  • Intentional dialogues with pastors

    Ministry-specific discussions led by pastors in their own areas of ministry.

    6–12 / year

  • Ecclesiology studies

    An overview study of the nature of the New Testament church.

    6–12 / year

  • Plenary sessions

    Opportunities to deepen biblical and theological convictions.

    To be confirmed

Who It Is For

Is this you?

The residency is open to a male leader, 21 or older, who believes he is called into vocational ministry, has some prior training, and carries the affirmation of a local church.

These characteristics are discussed and assessed through the application process:

  • Has a firm grasp on the gospel and its implications in all of life
  • Is aligned with the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of the Saturation Family of Churches
  • Is humble and teachable
  • Has a track record of faithfulness and godly character
  • Models leadership capabilities
  • Works well with others and submits to a plurality of leadership

The pastoral residency in Syracuse has profoundly shaped my desire to serve the Lord and His people as I aspire to pastoral ministry. I have been mentored and given opportunities to serve and grow in maturity.

I’ve gained experience in preaching, teaching, leading, and other core ministry skills as I am active in the church now and seek a lifelong vocational ministry in the local church. In the future, I am eager to continue to be a part of what God is doing as we hope to engage Upstate NY and give every man, woman, and child an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel.

Andrew Krom Andrew KromPastoral Resident

How It Is Funded

Provided for, and partly raised

Compensation is $48,000 a year. The family and its partners provide $36,000 of it; the resident raises the remaining $12,000. Other ministry resources and expenses are funded by the family as needed.

$36,000 Saturation Family & partners
$12,000 Raised by the resident

Why does a resident raise support?

In a post-Christian and spiritually lost context, the ability to raise and sustain ministry funding is essential for long-term effectiveness. Church planters, revitalizers, and pastors in the Northeast must be able to engage relational networks, communicate vision clearly, and invite others into the mission financially.

Support-raising becomes an early test of faith, perseverance, communication, and calling: qualities vital for those who will shepherd God’s people and advance gospel saturation over the long haul. The family provides fundraising resources and assistance to help you do it.

After the Residency

Sent, not just trained

On completion, residents are evaluated and commissioned into one of three pathways.

Church Planting

Launching a new congregation in the region.

Church Revitalization

Serving as a catalytic leader in an existing congregation.

Pastoral Leadership

Joining a local staff or team in a long-term role.

Our goal is not simply to train leaders. It is to send laborers into the harvest.

Next Steps

Take your next step toward Syracuse

Two years. Six churches. A region that needs pastors.

01 Apply for thePastoral Residency 02 CompareThe pathways 03 MeetThe churches