The program

Two years of ministry, mentoring, and a master's degree.

Our purpose is to raise up and equip next-generation leaders for work in church ministry. CCC Church Residency combines focused leadership training and practical ministry experience with a graduate-level academic program, so you leave ready to serve your local church.

Residents walking together down a brick street in downtown Omaha

Your week

What a typical week looks like.

28–30hrs / Ministry

Hands-on work in your area of focus, plus training in the general skills every ministry leader needs.

12–18hrs / Graduate school

Online coursework through Crown College, on your own schedule.

Cohort leadership development with your fellow residents is built into the rhythm of the week.

What you'll develop

Ministry takes more than one skill.

The residency is built to give you a well-rounded set of competencies for full-time church ministry.

Leadership development

Creating and casting mission and vision
Strategic planning
Goal setting
Building and leading teams
Creating a reproducing, sending leadership culture

Ministry experience

Up-front communication like preaching and teaching
General pastoral duties like weddings and funerals
Pastoral counseling
Creating a volunteer culture: recruiting, training, and retaining
Evangelism
Specialized skills in your area of focus

Biblical and theological education

Graduate-level study through Crown College
Fully funded, including books and fees
Completed online alongside your ministry work

Areas of focus

Choose your ministry area.

Residents choose a primary area of focus and work with a mentor inside it, based on their calling, gifts, and passions.

Kids Ministry
Help children and their families build a foundation of faith.
Middle School and High School
Disciple students through the years that shape who they become.
College and Young Adults
Reach and disciple college students and young adults across Omaha.
Adult Discipleship
Help adults grow in their faith through groups, classes, and care.
Missions
Mobilize the church to serve locally and around the world.
Worship Arts
Lead worship and develop the musicians and teams behind it.
Communications and Creative
Tell the church's story through design, video, writing, and digital media.
Tech and Production
Run the audio, video, and lighting behind services and events.
Counseling and Care
Walk with people toward healing. Pairs with the counseling degree tracks.

Not sure yet? That's fine. Tell us on your application.

Your degree

Pick your degree path.

Every degree is completed online through Crown College and is fully funded, including books and fees.

Two-year residency

Master of Christian Studies
Master of Ministry Leadership
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (non-licensure)
Crown 30 certificate: thirty credit hours of Bible and theology, for residents without a bachelor's degree

Three-year residency

Master of Arts in Counseling with state licensure

Learn more about Crown College

Cost and support

How the money works.

Residents raise their own monthly support, and CCC matches it. Your degree is covered, and housing is available with a host family at no cost.

Raised support
Friends, family, and churches partner with you through monthly giving.
Church match
CCC matches the donations you raise, up to $400 a month.
Tuition
Your Crown College degree, books, and fees are fully funded.
Housing
Live with a CCC host family in a private room. No rent or utilities.
Transportation
Residents provide their own vehicle and transportation.

Friends and family who want to partner with a resident can give online.

Residency team