Pastoral Resident

Description Wellspring Church is a Gospel-Centered, Multiethnic, Intergenerational Church. We Love Discipleship!

Who We Are

A Gospel-centered, Multiethnic, Intergenerational church. We LOVE Discipleship! Nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California, Wellspring Church started with humble beginnings in 1973. Eight believers launched a church in hopes of becoming an outpost for the gospel of Jesus Christ for the community in the desert. Decades later, that inaugural momentum remains the core of our church’s vision to be a church that is centered upon the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are a multiethnic church that believes that the gospel unites all people for the glory of Christ. We are excited about the gospel exchange that should take place from generation to generation. Our mission is to make disciples and unleash believers in the world to champion the gospel in their everyday lives. Sitting on 42 acres that shares a property line with the famous Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. At one of the busiest intersections in the Valley, Southwest stands poised to minister to the 600,000 residents and an annual 3.5 million tourists that have made our region famous around the world!

• OUR FOCUS Wellspring Church is focused on discipling people to become committed followers of Jesus Christ.
• We desire all members of Wellspring to be: PLANTED (the call to salvation) ROOTED (the call to foundation) GROWING (the call to maturation) GOING (the call to multiplication) OUR VALUES We are Faithful - We love Jesus!
• Our gospel-centered church will be driven by our gospel-centered team.
• We will aim for faithfulness to Jesus, Jesus’ Word, and Jesus’ will above all else. (1 JOHN 4) We are Family - Our families are our first ministry, not the church.
• Our families will love the church and never feel like they have to compete with the church.
• So we’ll honor the Sabbath, honor time away from work to invest in our families and encourage our people to do the same. (1 TIMOTHY 3) We are Fun - Laughing, enjoyment, and celebration is gonna be normal here.
• Our calling is a serious one, but it is not one that is without amazing fun! (ECCLESIASTES 8) We are Free - We are a team on a mission.
• And you’re free to make that mission happen!
• We let thoroughbreds run.
• We’ll give you the play and make sure you’re free to run it.
• Our team is free to lead.
• Free to speak.
• Free to innovate.
• Free to fail.
• All for the purpose of achieving the mission God has given us. (GALATIANS 2) We are Forgiving - Sin is serious and we won’t let it remain in the camp.
• We will constantly forgive one another because we’ve been forgiven.
• When conflict happens, we’ll address it quickly, respond graciously, and move forward by keeping short accounts with each other. (MATTHEW 18) We are Flexible - We embrace change!
• There are no sacred cows here, just a sacred goal to make Jesus famous!
• We’ll be geared to the times but anchored to the rock. (MARK 2) We are Forthright - We want to bear much fruit!
• And because ministry is hard to measure, we’ll allow iron to sharpen iron to make one another better!
• So we’re gonna be forthright.
• Because fearless feedback yields fruit! (PROVERBS 27) SUMMARY The Resident is a developing ministry leader participating in Wellspring Church’s Pastoral Residency Program—a hands-on training experience designed to equip and prepare future pastors for vocational ministry.
• Under the mentorship of the Residency Director and church leadership, residents gain practical ministry experience, spiritual formation, and leadership development while actively serving within Wellspring’s ministries.

Key responsibilities

As a member of the Residency program, you will work closely with the Residency Director. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate fully in the Residency Program curriculum, including theological training, leadership development, and ministry practicums.
• Serve within assigned ministry areas (e.g., Discipleship, Family Ministry, Experience, Operations, etc.) as directed by the Residency Director.
• Engage in weekly mentorship meetings and leadership coaching sessions with the Residency Director or designated ministry leader.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, team gatherings, and church events as part of the Wellspring staff community.
• Assist in planning and executing ministry programs, services, and outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to teaching, leading, and pastoral care opportunities under the supervision of ministry leaders.
• Demonstrate a posture of learning, humility, and growth in spiritual maturity and ministry competency.
• Complete assigned readings, projects, and evaluations within established deadlines.
• Represent Wellspring Church with integrity, character, and alignment to the church’s mission and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with ministry training goals.

Requirements: Job scope

The Resident is an active participant in the development pipeline of Wellspring Church, gaining practical ministry experience while being equipped for future pastoral leadership. Reporting to the Residency Director, this role blends classroom learning, hands-on ministry, and spiritual mentorship. The Resident plays a key role in the life of the church while being intentionally trained to serve, lead, and disciple others with Gospel-centered excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Leadership model of Wellspring Church.
• A growing and mature relationship with Jesus Christ with a clear call to ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or currently pursuing theological/ministry education.
• Desire to pursue full-time vocational ministry within a local church context.
• Teachable, humble, and eager to grow in character, competence, and calling.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and under pastoral supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all ministry interactions.
• Physical requirements: Constant periods of sitting and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally able to lift or move up to 20lbs and standing or walking.

What it's Like to Live in Indian Wells, CA

Indian Wells is a city in Riverside County, California, in the Coachella Valley. Incorporated in 1967, it lies in between Palm Desert and the resort town of La Quinta. The city hosts the sixth-largest tennis tournament in the world, the Indian Wells Masters tennis tournament, presently known as the BNP Paribas Open. The valley also hosts the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, drawing a multitude of visitors on an annual basis. The area is great for exploring the natural beauty of the oasis, whether at a national park, nature preserve, or even a zoo. Another uniquely Greater Palm Springs experience is a visit to a date farm—especially when paired with a date shake, a local favorite. The many museums of Greater Palm Springs offer a look at everything from historic airplanes to contemporary art. You can enjoy recreation options including ice skating, baseball, and swimming. Many Greater Palm Springs restaurants are founded on the concept of family, so you’ll find no shortage of kid-friendly eateries and dining spots in the oasis. Take Las Casuelas Terraza in downtown Palm Springs, for example; the restaurant has been serving family recipes, like Grandma Maria Fajardo's creamy guacamole, for four generations. And if you wander inside Brandini Toffee, a local family-owned sweet shop once featured on Oprah’s O List, you may even find one of the original founders working behind the counter or greeting customers.