First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, LA, established a pastoral resident program through a generous gift by the Newton B. Stoer Foundation and provides a gifted seminary graduate an opportunity to be mentored by FPC-Shreveport staff and members during a 2-year pastoral residency.

This pastoral residency is a unique opportunity to engage in the broad responsibilities of pastoral ministry in a multi-staff congregation with a specific focus on outreach impact, mission partnerships, and tangible outcomes in a particular neighborhood and community. In addition, this pastoral residency offers an seminary graduate ministry experience and ministry responsibilities at a multi-staff church, including specific areas of contribution and focus, and a capstone project to leave a lasting legacy for the residency program and the Highland community. In addition, it is our hope that the pastoral resident will be in the unique position to help shape and creatively develop the program as we seek to implement it.

The residency is open to candidates who will graduate from any ATS-accredited Masters of Divinity program and who are under care in the ordination process of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Certified candidates may be ordained during their residency. Applications or PIFs will be reviewed

on a rolling basis through January 31, 2023.

The pastoral resident will serve in several core ministry areas through the term of the residency.

To further develop the resident’s pastoral competency and servant leadership, he/she will engage in weekly study and theological reflection, be mentored by staff and members, and seek out other 

initiatives to develop as a collaborative leader. The pastoral resident will also be welcomed into the life of the congregation and larger community by the Stoer Pastoral Residency Committee.

For additional information on the residency or our church, please review our materials HERE

or contact the Rev. Dr. Will Scott at:  wscott@fpcshreveport.com

TO APPLY:

You may submit a resume/PIF with cover letter to us at:

First Presbyterian Church, attn:  Lona Lockard, 900 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA, 71101

or click the button below to email: LLockard@fpcshreveport.com.