Residency Program

Equipping the Next Generation of Ministry Leaders

The Nine31 Teaching Church Network partners with Tennessee Baptist churches and associations to develop ministry leaders through a two-year, church-based seminary residency. In partnership with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS), residents earn a 45-credit-hour Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership while gaining hands-on ministry experience, intentional mentoring, and practical leadership development. Through a combination of online coursework and local church ministry, residents receive theological education and real-world preparation for a lifetime of ministry.