Church Planting Resident

Company: Matchstick
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Organization: The 3Streams Church Planting Network is part of the Anglican Church in North America, with a vision to plant gospel-centered, sacramental churches throughout the Denver metro area. This role will involve a church planting residency, with the goal of launching a new church in the Denver community. The Position: The call to plant a church is both exciting and weighty, especially in the season between receiving that call and launching. This role is for a church planter with a deep sense of calling to plant in Denver, who has a genuine warmth for the people of this community. To lay the foundation for a strong, lasting church, the planter will begin with a residency designed to provide essential support, wisdom, prayer, strategic planning, and potential funding. This residency is not just a stepping stone—it is the first stage of planting a thriving church in Denver. The planter will move through this season with intentional support, positioning the new church for long-term health and impact in the community. Responsibilities: Be on the ground in Denver, building relationships, listening, learning, and praying. Develop and articulate a clear vision, mission, and strategy for planting the church. Network with other believers in the area to foster connections. Recruit and develop a team of prayer partners. Work on raising financial support for first two years. Cultivate relationships with the unchurched in the target area Form and lead a launch team tailored to the chosen planting strategy. Oversee administrative responsibilities necessary for a successful church launch/sending. Participate in Network meetings and contribute to shared responsibilities within the organization. Residency Profile Qualifications: Theological Clarity - A clarity on the Gospel, a thorough knowledge of the Bible, a clear understanding of the faith as the Anglican Church has received it. Spiritual Vitality - A vibrant relationship with Jesus, strong devotional practices, a commitment to Word and Sacrament. Developing a Calling to Plant a Church- A developing calling as opposed to a fall back that is pursued when there are no other options or under compulsion from a leader in their lives. Healthy Marriage and Family - Strong spousal support, a mature marriage, children in a state of health that will allow them to flourish in this work. Also, under consideration is the financial health of the family. Relationship Building - Church planting is a people work, we need planters who love people and can intentionally make new relationships. Leadership Ability - The planter must have the ability to lead others, cast vision, create systems, and prayerfully make decisions with integrity and humility. Missional Lifestyle – He has demonstrated an ability to seek the lost and gather a group that he subsequently has built up; understands and has lived out a life that engages the culture of their city. Disciple Making Skills – He recognizes that church planting is all about making disciples and has shown the knowledge and ability to equip the saints for the work of ministry. Entrepreneurial Aptitude – He is a self-starter, a high level of risk-tolerance, the ability to see what could be and the perseverance to see it through for the long haul. Anglican Ethos – The planter desires to pursue the work of ministry as a faithful part of the Anglican family through Word and Sacrament, in the liturgical tradition. While we respect the broad Anglican ethos, the Network is committed to the Reformation Anglican tradition. Salary & Benefits: Salary: 70-80k fundraising Position Type: Full-time Compensation: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Health insurance, cell phone, and computer provided IND2

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