Planted Apprenticeship | Christian Fellowship Church

The future of the local church needs leaders who won’t wilt under pressure. Ministry is demanding, and the statistics are clear: over 40% of pastors seriously consider walking away. The next generation of church leaders needs more than just theological knowledge; they need resilience, clarity, and hands-on competence to survive and thrive for a lifetime of discipleship-focused ministry. We believe in planting deep roots. Like the trees described in Jeremiah 17:7-8, you need to be planted by the river–strong, stable, and fruitful-even when the inevitable drought hits. Bible college and seminary provide excellent training, but are often unable to provide students with the hands-on experience necessary to thrive in life-long vocational ministry. Planted exists to bridge that gap. Here, you don’t just think about ministry; you do ministry-with coaching and mentoring from seasoned ministry leaders. Our program is engineered to make sure you’re not one of the 40%: Clarity of Calling: Test, confirm, or discover your ministry calling through real-world, hands-on experience. High-Level Coaching: Receive dedicated mentorship that pushes your limits to grow your ministry competency. Sustainable Ministry: Build the spiritual resilience and healthy habits required for a lifelong kingdom impact. If you are serious about a lifelong, disciple-making ministry, Planted is where you put down deep roots and prepare to outlast the difficult seasons of ministry. The Apprenticeship is a one-year, part-time program for individuals ready to explore their ministry calling or jump into meaningful, high-impact, hands-on experience. If you would like additional information about our program, or have any questions, please visit . Applications for the 2027-2028 year are now open, and will close on March 12, 2027.