Apprenticeships
Merriam-Webster defines an apprentice as “a person who learns a job or skill by working for a fixed period of time for someone who is very good at that job or skill.” A VTCP Apprenticeship places you in a church planting environment working alongside an experienced church planter for one year where you’ll receive real world on the job training. You’ll be involved in…
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A personalized growth plan based on your assessment.
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Weekly mentoring sessions with a church planter.
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Leadership meetings with the church planting team.
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Hands on ministry experience in the church and community.
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Monthly group coaching sessions with apprentices from across VT. At the end of this one year apprenticeship, our goal is to send you out with a team to lead your own church plant.
Monthly group coaching sessions utilize the Multiply Group’s church planter training and focus on the following twelve church planting competencies:
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Character- master the discipline of leading yourself.
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Calling- identify and confirm a passionate sense of calling.
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Missional Engagement- understand the makeup of your community.
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Vision- cast a clear and compelling vision.
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Faith- lead with a bold faith that takes prayerful risks.
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Values- evaluate your values and integrate them into the DNA of your church.
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Fundraising- effectively raise and manage money.
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Disciple-making- intentionally make disciples who make disciples.
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Systems & Structure- develop measurable systems and structure to support the vision.
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Team Building- empower key leaders to execute the vision.
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Communication- communicate for kingdom impact.
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Multiplication- create a culture of multiplication.
If you’re interested in connecting with one of our churches about a church planting apprenticeships, contact us.
*Each apprentice will receive a $1,000 monthly stipend from VTCP. We also recommend finding a part time job to provide additional income and connect with the community.
