Leadership
Residents

Developing Kingdom Leaders

Traders Point Residency 

The Traders Point Residency is designed for recent college graduates and young adults who sense a call to full-time ministry. This 11-month, paid program bridges the gap between classroom learning and on-the-ground ministry leadership. Through weekly mentoring, spiritual formation rhythms, and meaningful responsibility, the Residency prepares you for a lifetime of Kingdom impact. 

What You’ll Experience

- 11-month program: Late July through late June 

- Paid role with benefits: 40 hours per week, determined by your department 

- Specialized track: Develop in one focused area of ministry 

- Weekly training: Learn directly from experienced leaders and pastors  

- One-on-one mentorship: Receive ongoing coaching from Traders Point staff 

- Cohort community: Grow alongside peers in a collaborative environment  

- Individual development plan: Set personalized goals to shape your growth 

- Career Coaching: Clarify next steps for long-term Kingdom impact 


Ministry Areas

The purpose of TPCC Residency is to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application on the journey of vocational ministry. Learn more about our ministry areas! Have questions? Contact us below!

Contact Us

A resident in this role would have the opportunity to work at both a campus and central services level to support ministries throughout the organization. This is a unique opportunity within a multi-site church to see the big picture of ministry and receive hands-on project management experience. 

The goal of our Foster & Adoption Ministry (FAM) is to obey God’s commandment to serve vulnerable children, both in our communities and around the world. A FAM Leadership Resident will be involved with communication, event planning, and assisting our volunteers. 

The Groups team helps people grow in their faith through authentic community. As a resident, you will play a key role in managing the logistics of placing people in groups, recruiting and training new group leaders, and providing ongoing care for leaders to ensure a healthy group culture. Responsibilities will include administrative tasks to support group assignments and database management, leadership recruitment efforts, and leader training initiatives designed to cultivate biblically grounded and relationally engaged group facilitators.

A resident on the Engagement team would serve at the campus level. In this role, you would have the opportunity to create meaningful experiences for people, contribute to the serve culture of Traders Point, and promote overall engagement at your campus. 


 

The Ministry Engagement Resident will support the Ministry Engagement department, a central team dedicated to creating welcoming environments and connecting people to the life of the church. This department oversees the front desk, The Park (a 3-story indoor playground open to the community), and the campus engagement team, which focuses on helping newcomers and regular attendees alike engage deeply with the church's mission. 

The Instructional Design Resident will contribute to a culture of disciple-making and leadership development at Traders Point. This residency in Instructional Design will have an emphasis on project management, focused on projects for the Learning Management System and staff-wide trainings. 

IT equips and enables every ministry of Traders Point with the tools and information they need to have the maximum Kingdom impact. IT provides the technical network and infrastructure to reach the farthest parts of the globe for all the ministries at our church in Indianapolis. Our team handles all aspects of IT, from cabling to networks to servers and back. A residency in IT could focus on product marketing, documentation, or project management.

The Kids Ministry trains, develops, and equips volunteers to deliver engaging, Bible-based curriculum to kids from newborn through 6th grade. This resident will also gain experience in discipleship, creating welcoming environments, and delivering effective ministry in a growing multisite church. 

The Kids Central department serves behind the scenes to provide logistical support, coordinate resources, and ensure the consistency of curriculum and programming across locations to create an engaging, Christ-centered environment for children. Responsibilities of a resident will include organizing curriculum distribution, assisting with event planning and communication, and collaborating with campus leaders to address needs and streamline ministry operations. 

The Outreach team exists to be an extension of the Traders Point vision of multiplying disciples and churches. We desire to see multiplication, ongoing connection, and strategic mobilization locally and globally. Leadership residents in Outreach will learn what it’s like to serve at a multisite church with this vision and help put the vision into action. 

As the Design Team Resident, you will gain experience in creating printed and digital art and merchandise for ministry and church-wide initiatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your photography skills by capturing moments in our church during the weekend gatherings and special events.  

As the Digital Team Resident, you’ll gain hands-on experience in developing digital marketing plans, contributing to web and app projects, supporting ministry social accounts and other digital platforms, planning and executing our social media calendar, and capturing engaging content.

As the Communications Resident, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning and executing email marketing campaigns for ministry and church-wide events, as well as draft and edit website, app, print, and digital copy for ministry initiatives.  

The Operations Resident will gain valuable, hands-on experience in supporting the essential infrastructure that keeps the church running smoothly and safely. This role offers the opportunity to rotate through several departments — Facilities, Safety, Property, and Project Management/Interior Design, or to specialize in one area based on interest and skill set. 

The Production Department at Traders Point is responsible for creating an environment that engages people with the love of God through word and worship. They leverage lighting, video and sound, and stage design to effectively communicate the gospel. As a leadership resident, you'll gain valuable experience leading a volunteer team for a worship service.

The Special Events Project Management Resident will play a crucial role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of events that engage and inspire the church community. This role involves working closely with the Special Events team to manage timelines, coordinate resources, and oversee the logistics necessary to bring events to life. Responsibilities include assisting with project schedules, managing vendor communication, tracking budgets, and supporting volunteer coordination to ensure smooth, well-organized events from start to finish.

The Worship team works to create environments that glorify and honor God while partnering with Him to help connect people to Jesus in worship. This team partners with our teaching pastors to host gatherings that invite people to take steps in following Jesus. The staff team also works to disciple and train volunteer team members in leading worship. 

Traders Point Youth exists to help middle and high school students in 6th-12th grade connect to Jesus, community, and their Kingdom purpose. A Youth Resident at the campus would gain experience in youth discipleship, event planning, leading groups, and creating welcoming environments. 

Traders Point Youth exists to help middle and high school students in 6th-12th grade connect to Jesus, community, and their Kingdom purpose. A Youth Central Resident would be part of developing effective youth ministry strategies, as well as gain hands-on experience in supporting the campus ministry. 

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