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Campus Ministry Pastoral Resident

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Well Pastoral Residency is a two-year compensated apprenticeship designed for recent college graduates who desire to grow as ministers in a diverse state college setting, supported by guidance from a mentor and a collaborative, encouraging team.

Next year, The Well will invite two new residents, one male and one female, to join our team at the University of Arizona, dedicating 20 hours per week to ministry and coaching. The remaining 20 hours a week leaves space for remote seminary, grad school, or part time work in the community.

These new residents will join our two current second-year senior residents, forming a cohort of four under supervision and mentorship. Each residency year runs from August 1 through May 31, providing an immersive experience for growth in both ministry skills and spiritual formation.

Key duties and tasks associated with this role:

Participate in a 20-hour/week pastoral residency focused on campus ministry, leadership development, and spiritual formation
Build discipling relationships with university students through pastoral care, mentoring, and spiritual conversations
Facilitate Discovery Bible Studies, guiding students in communal Scripture reading and application
Assist in preaching, teaching, and worship leadership under direct mentorship with ongoing feedback and training
Support campus outreach efforts including evangelism, student invitations, and event-based ministry
Help plan and execute ministry events, retreats, and community-building gatherings
Provide informal pastoral care to students navigating faith exploration and life challenges
Engage in cohort-based formation through weekly mentoring, reflection, and leadership development sessions
Participate in theological training in pastoral care, intercultural ministry, and spiritual formation
Contribute to a diverse, outward-focused campus ministry centered on Scripture, community, and discipleship

Job Type	Part-Time
Job Category	Apprenticeship
Flexible hours?	Yes
Website URL	https://www.wellcampusministry.com/
Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree completed Clear or developing calling toward vocational ministry Experience in leading or co-leading Bible studies and developing preaching skills as well as a willingness to grow in these areas Ability to provide spiritual support in conversations around faith, doubt, and life challenges Ability to help plan and participate in ministry events and community gatherings Collaborative mindset for cohort-based, mentored ministry work Ability to manage a part-time (20-hour/week) ministry role alongside study or work Strong understanding of scripture Emotional intelligence and ability to create safe, trusting environments Adaptability in dynamic ministry contexts Time management across ministry responsibilities and personal development commitments
Traits	Strong relational skills for mentoring and pastoral care with college students Openness to evangelism and relational outreach on a university campus Cultural sensitivity and ability to engage a diverse student population Teachability, humility, and openness to feedback and spiritual formation Emotional maturity and stability in pastoral and relational settings
Experience	1 year of volunteer experience
City	Tucson
State	Arizona
Country	US
Wage	$13,000 annual stipend to cover housing. Residents may acquire other part-time work or fundraise for additional compensation. If fundraising is chosen, The Well will provide training and support.
Benefits	$300 annual allowance for student contact and ministry expenses Food, lodging, and training costs for two semester retreats with the campus minister and cohort Lodging and transportation for the annual Campus for Christ Conference plus registration for the Pepperdine Harbor Conference Survey trip to Tucson (travel and lodging) during the final stages of the application process
Sponsor International Students	Yes
Application Method	email amy@wellcampusministry.com for initial conversation before application process
Application Deadline	July 31, 2026
Application Documents	Resume
Additional Info	The Well Campus Ministry was planted at the University of Arizona in December 2022 and in just a few short years, God has grown this ministry in depth of heart, community, and faith. From the very beginning, we made a simple commitment: we would create a space of genuine welcome. A place where students can come as they are, wherever they are on their spiritual journey. A place where questions are welcomed, curiosity is encouraged, and every person is treated with care, respect, and dignity. That commitment remains at the center of everything we do. Today, The Well is made up of a diverse community of University of Arizona students from many backgrounds and at many different stages of faith. Some are deeply rooted in their Christian walk, others are exploring faith for the first time, and many are somewhere in between. Because of this, we intentionally plan every gathering, conversation, and event so that anyone can walk in and feel comfortable participating. Students often describe The Well as their “safe space.” Nothing brings us more joy than hearing that. Our hope is that every student who enters finds a community marked by warmth, thoughtful conversation, and authentic friendship. At the heart of The Well is the good news of God’s grace available to all in Jesus Christ. Together we seek to thoughtfully and honestly explore that grace, trusting that when people encounter it, lives are blessed and God is glorified. The Well deeply appreciates our roots in the Church of Christ heritage, but is comprised of students coming from many different backgrounds.