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You were made for this.

The Plum Creek Residency program is designed to equip you for life and full-time ministry.

You will be invested in and developed as a leader through mentorship and hands-on ministry experience. Your growth and development is our focus. If you have a hunger to grow and explore who God created you to be, then you were made for this.

Submit your application or scroll to learn more!

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What is Residency?

A Plum Creek Residency is for emerging leaders interested in pursuing vocational ministry in a wide variety of areas. We focus on direct experience, intentional leadership development, and a personal development plan tailored to you as an individual.

We also focus on spiritual formation and soul care, believing all that we do flows out of our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The experience is grounded in a great community with other residents, our staff, and through participating in our thriving 20s and 30s ministry.

Some program highlights include:

  • Residency is paid, and housing is provided

  • 39 hours a week (hours are flexible if you are taking classes)

  • 1 year commitment, two start time options

    • August start

    • January start

  • Located in Castle Rock, Colorado, with easy access to the city of Denver and to the mountains

  • An experience of excellence and significant personal investment; leadership development, ministry experience, and soul care

  • A fun, relational, and collaborative working environment

Click the link below to apply. This is a competitive program with limited spots and the application process includes a resume, digital application, interviews, and references. We look forward to engaging in the process with you.

Internship Program (coming in 2026)

Our Internship Program exists to train and develop leaders who believe they may be called to full-time vocational ministry, as well as those who are looking to explore God’s direction. By working closely with the Plum Creek staff, participants in the Intern program will gain valuable experience through hands-on, interactive ministry.

At Plum Creek, we believe one of the best ways to find out if God is leading you toward full-time ministry is to be “in the trenches” of the local church. We want to provide opportunities for participants to develop their gifts and talents and help them find their specific fit in ministry.

2 to 3 Month Commitments

  • Self-supported

  • Housing typically provided

  • 20 hours per week (varies)

  • Between the ages of 18-24 years old

This has been the most transformative, joyful, and refining experience.

– Paris, Student Ministry Resident

About Plum Creek Church

Our vision is to see changed lives, changing lives to advance the gospel. How we do this is by living out our 5 core values:

1. Making Jesus Famous

The work God is doing in us is not only for us. Every interaction is an opportunity to share the gospel with our words and actions.

2. Created For Connection

Our behaviors and schedules must reflect the essential pursuit of healthy relationships with God, family & others.

3. People In Process

It’s ok to not be ok. God meets us in our mess, but loves us too much to leave us there.

4. Irrational Generosity

Our financial resources are a gift from God. It is a joy to invest in His Kingdom rather than our own.

5. Contributors Not Consumers

The church does not exist to serve us. We serve because we ARE the Church.