Pastoral Fellowship Residency - Madison Avenue Baptist Church NYC

Job Description: 

Madison Avenue Baptist Church (NYC) invites applications for its two-year Pastoral Residency Fellowship. This unique program provides emerging ministers with hands-on leadership in worship, Bible study, youth/young adult ministry, and social justice initiatives, while receiving mentorship from Rev. Susan Sparks—nationally recognized preacher, author, and comedian. Fellows will develop skills in preaching, storytelling, digital ministry, and innovative worship within a diverse, inclusive, justice-driven congregation.

Ideal candidates hold or are completing an MDiv, MTS, or equivalent, and are ordained or on track for ordination (ABC-USA preferred). Applicants should embrace progressive theology, value diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion, and bring strong communication, creativity, and cultural competency to ministry.

How to Apply:

Applications accepted October–December 2025. For more information and full application instructions, contact jclifford@mabcnyc.org with the subject line Pastoral Fellowship.