Travis Avenue Residency

The Travis Institute Ministry Residency seeks to develop mature Christians (humble, teachable, and obedient) to live on relentless mission through multiplying disciples and churches locally, domestically, and globally.

The ministry resident is open to those who have a college degree and exhibit a strong desire to grow in leadership and competency in ministry domestically or globally.
The Travis Avenue Ministry Residency will seek to develop missional disciples and effective leaders by providing the following:
Spiritual Development
Ministry Experience
Community Outreach and Evangelism Experience
Leadership Training
Personal Coaching The full-time ministry residency would be considered a 40-hour-a-week assignment. While there is flexibility, a general guideline would be as follows:

Fifteen hours dedicated to in-house ministry in a selected field – This would be in the resident's specific area of assignment and under the supervision of the assigned staff member
Ten hours dedicated to a Travis community/outreach ministry. This ministry would be tailored to the residency goals and function to meet the strategic needs of outreach to our community
Seven hours in spiritual life/theological/practical preparation and instruction
Four hours dedicated to weekly Sunday and Wednesday night ministry
Two hours in administration and support raising
Two hours of cross-pollination (Serving and talking with various ministries of the church for a more well-rounded ministry experience) Part-time residencies are available for those enrolled in SWBTS.