Our Pastoral Residency program is a two-year paid program funded by the Lilly Endowment that offers a rich and diverse learning experience. During the resident’s term, he/she will work with various members of the church’s congregation and staff to gain practical skills in areas such as pastoral care, teaching, organizational and financial administration, communications, planning, program oversight, stewardship, evangelism, outreach mission, and ministry with children, youth, adults, and seniors. 

What makes this program so unique is the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church resident will be part of a cohort of eight residents from five other local churches of four denominations.  The eight residents will meet regularly with pastors to examine the various tasks and roles of ministry in different types of churches. The residents will participate in regular supervisory conferences with local church pastors. In addition, each resident will work with a support system of church members toward an enriching overall experience.

Detailed Information about Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (Dallas, TX) and First Presbyterian Church (Dallas, TX) are both seeking a resident who will begin the residency September, 2012 and complete it on August 31, 2014.   

Please submit the following to each program to which you are applying: 

PIF or Completed Application: Download Application Here
Seminary Transcripts
Cover letter that includes:

• your reasons for seeking placement in a pastoral residency program and this one in particular
• description of a mentoring relationship that has significantly shaped you

Application Deadline: January 31, 2012. Interviews will be held in March 2012.

Applications should be mailed and emailed to:

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
Attn: Linda Smith, Director, Human Resources
9800 Preston Road
Dallas, TX  75230
Email to lsmith@phpc.org

and/or

First Presbyterian Church
Attn: Rev. Dr. Joseph J. Clifford
1835 Young St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Email to joec@firstpresdallas.org