Residency Program

Southwest 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, Southwest 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

Southwest Church is focused on discipling people to become committed followers of Jesus Christ. We desire all members of Southwest 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 Southwest Church residency is an intensive two-year program (with evaluations given at the end of each year) offering hands-on ministry training through the rotation system, tuition assistance in conjunction with Hope International University, mentorship by seasoned ministry leaders, and seminars by guest lecturers. As a temporary, part-time staff member, you will work alongside others in Southwest Church to make Jesus famous!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Education: The      Resident is responsible for attending all classes (including but not      limited to HIU classes and Downline Institute), fulfilling all readings,      and satisfactorily completing all projects and assignments.
• Experience: The      Resident will fulfill their temporary, part-time hours (max of 25 per      week) through their rotations within specific ministries. These rotations      will enable the Resident to experience the hands-on work of ministry and      provide opportunities for mentorship and guidance from the relevant      rotation lead. The Resident’s rotations will be determined by the      Residency Director with the advisement of Southwest Church’s pastors and      directors. 
• Exposure:      The Resident will attend all field trips, events, and meetings as      scheduled. This may include but is not limited to the staff retreat,      church visits, conferences, sermon text discussions, staff chapel, and so      forth.

Requirements

· Must pursue a gospel-centered life of holiness, repentance and intimacy with Christ as expressed through participation in corporate worship, personal study of scripture, prayer, volunteer service, community, and accountability.

• Must agree with and adhere to Southwest Church’s Life Style statement and employee handbook.
• Must establish      Southwest Church as your home church for the duration of your residency
• Must be teachable and willing to continue learning. 
• Must be able to meet deadlines while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Must be flexible to adjust to changing needs of ministry.
• Physical requirements: Constant periods of sitting and repetitive motions.      Occasionally able to lift or move up to 40lbs 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.

Salary Description

$25 per hour, 25 hours per week (max)