What is unique about this program?

The North Point Residency leverages North Point Community Church’s 30-year history as a leader in the local church to curate an experience for the young ministry leader who wants to pursue vocational church ministry and prioritize a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies while gaining experience in the local church. The North Point Residency has been a pioneer in the residency space in how it prioritizes an academic approach to ministry training, postgraduate education, and ministry experience. In addition, North Point leverages its history of leadership study to coach each resident toward professional, personal, and spiritual growth, modeling the servant leadership we hope they emulate for the rest of their career.


Timing

The ideal resident has recently completed a traditional undergraduate education. We have created this experience with this season of life in mind.


Pay/Scholarship

Salary (23 hours/week): $26,400/year ($2,200/month pre-tax).

Scholarship: 63% of your total degree cost


Degree Cost

Please visit the Wheaton College website for details about the 36-hour Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies degree and Organizational Leadership Certificate.  Residents are awarded a 63% tuition scholarship for their degree. & additional certificate. The total degree plan for North Point Residents is 46 hours and is completed by the end of their Residency.


Why the North Point residency?

Our priority is your hireability. Over the course of two years, we will guide you in such a way that you are positioned for healthy, effective leadership in the modern church that is built on the foundation of your personal relationship with Christ and knowledge of his word. Upon completion, you will have two years of work experience at North Point Ministries, your MA from Wheaton College Graduate School, and a set of ministry skills to set you up for success (i.e.: teaching/preaching, leading one-on-one discussions, handling difficult conversations, budget planning and content creation).


Program Length

22 months, beginning each August (optional May start date)


Weekly Schedule

Residents work 20 hours per week in one of the following areas:


Is the North Point Residency limited to postgraduates?

Yes. The North Point Residency requires a four-year undergraduate degree.


How many people are accepted into the Residency?

In order to prioritize the quality and excellence of the North Point Residency, the class sizes are small—approximately 10–15 people.


When does the Residency start?

Applications open September 1 each year in preparation for the next fall term (optional May start date).


Where would I live?

Most residents choose to rent apartments together or live in a host home. While we cannot promise the availability of host homes, we do seek to help each resident find a place to live during their residency that fits their needs and is comfortable.


Can I participate in the Residency if I’m in seminary at another institution?

No.


Can I apply if I don’t live in the United States?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept international applicants at this time.


Can I participate in the Residency if I already have credit hours with another institution?

The North Point Residency is tailored specifically for the master of arts in biblical and theological studies from Wheaton College Graduate School. Since it’s a 22-month program and the students are in a cohort together, participation in this program would typically require you to have less than nine hours of introductory biblical and theological studies to align with the program. If you’re interested in pursuing your degree through Wheaton, we can explore your admission to the North Point Residency based on your individual circumstances.


I’m interested! What’s the next step?

Get started with our 3-minute assessment to find out if the North Point Residency is the right next step for you.


If I have more questions, who can I ask?

You can reach us at residency@northpointministries.net.


What are the North Point Ministries churches?

North Point Ministries is comprised of eight different campuses in the greater Atlanta area: