The training center is preparation to GO – whether that is going across the world or going to cubicle down the hall or the church across the country. Our aim is to equip and send.
What?
What is the Training Center?
Intentional, personal training for post college individuals wanting to gain ministry skills and training in the context of the church. The training center is a minimum two-year commitment.
Who?
Who is the Training Center for?
The training center is designed for people seeking a PATHWAY to vocational ministry or PREPARATION for ministry in vocation. Below are the entry requirements.
- Complete interest form and application
- Reference from current ministry leader
- Personal meeting with the River Training Center Team
- Obtain minimum 20 hour a week paid job
- Apply to Midwestern Seminary (optional)
How?
How does the Training Center operate?
The training center (RTC) is a ministry of River Community Church. RTC provides personal / ministry assessment, mentoring, and accredited theological training through our affiliation with Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Year 1 of RTC
- Personal / Ministry Assessment
- Integration into Church Life
- One-to-One Mentoring
- Establish personal/local ministry relationships
- “Track” training engagements
- Begin Theological Training
Year 2 of RTC
- Revisit Personal / Ministry Assessment
- Integration into Leadership Community
- One-to-One Mentoring
- Engage personal/local ministry relationships
- “Track” training engagements
- Continue Theological Training
- Graduate from the Training Center
Year 3 & 4 of RTC (optional)
- Customized Training
- Complete your Seminary Degree
- Graduate from the Training Center
Ministry Tracks
- Local Church Staff
- Cross-Cultural Missions
- Ministry in Vocation
- Social Justice
Next Steps?
Click on the button below and fill out the form to begin the application for the River Training Center