Residency is a semester-based, pastor-led, seminary-level equipping opportunity intended to develop men and women in areas of biblical exposition, theology, leadership, pastoral ministry, character development and servanthood. This is not merely for those who feel called to vocational ministry, but also for those who desire to grow in their knowledge of the scriptures & theology.

Since 2004, we have graduated over 700 students, comprised of men, women, singles and married couples who have experienced the program together. This program requires discipline, commitment, and a willingness to stretch and invest in the lives of others. It will most likely dictate the direction for your devotional life and discipline throughout its season, but will no doubt be eternally rewarding and better equip you for an intentional life of discipleship, ministry, and glory for our Lord Jesus Christ.

For those with exceptional life circumstances who are unable to meet the standard, three-day, in-class attendance requirements, check out our Zoom or Video Extension Option

Course Overview

Semester 1 - SPRING 2024: Genesis-Deuteronomy and MatTHEW

Duration: Kickoff on Friday, January 12,2024 – Friday, May 17, 2024
Location: The Well Clovis Campus

Required Books:

  • Bible Doctrine, Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith” - Wayne Grudem
  • The Moody Handbook of Theology” - Paul Enns
  • Redemption” - Mike Wilkerson (Optional)

Semester 2 - Fall 2024: Joshua-Nehemiah, Acts

Duration: Kickoff on Friday, August 16, 2024 – Thursday, December 13, 2024
Location: The Well Clovis Campus

Required books:

  • Bible Doctrine, Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith” - Wayne Grudem
  • The Moody Handbook of Theology” - Paul Enns

Semester 3 - SPRING 2025: Esther, Selected Minor Prophets, Pastoral Epistles, Romans, Ephesians, James, 1 peter, Jude, Revelation

Duration: Kickoff on Friday, January 10th – Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Location: The Well Clovis Campus

Required books:

  • Bible Doctrine, Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith” - Wayne Grudem
  • The Moody Handbook of Theology” - Paul Enns

ALL semesters offer In-Person, via Zoom or a Video Extension option.


Commitment: Residents are required to commit to faithfully attending and participating for at least one entire semester, with the option of choosing to complete one, two, or all three semesters.

Graduation: At the end of each semester, there will be a celebration for all who completed that semester (The Friday following the last day of class for each semester)

Breaks: We generally follow the Clovis USD calendar.

Cost: $75 for each semester (Covers end-of-semester celebration, in-class handout materials, etc)

Books: A list of required books for each semester will be made available for each Resident to purchase before the first day of class.

General Format

Our general format will be as follows, with some variation, based on each semester’s material:

3 Morning Sessions: Tuesdays-Thursdays 6:00am-7:30am at the Clovis Campus (Minnewawa and Nees)

Assignments & Projects

Each subject will require its own expectation of homework assignments and projects, including but not limited to pre-class reading, written assignments, teaching assignments, book charts, and journaling.

Requirements

We recommend that Residents are high school graduates or older, but exceptions have been made. Feel free to inquire if this applies to you.

Residents must be committed to a local church (if not The Well, then another church in the area).

Residents must attend classes and/or events regularly and faithfully. We understand life happens—sickness, family needs, business trips, mission trips, etc. We certainly want to extend much grace in those areas. However, there comes a point when too many absences rob the investment we want to give you in this experience and lowers the standard for others who have committed. Therefore, we monitor each Resident to ensure tardies and absences do not become excessive.

Residents must be willing to study, apply and give away what they receive during this year (Ezra 7:10).


If this is your first semester attending Residency or haven’t filled out a leader application at The Well in the past 2 years, please submit your application. After submitting your application please email equipping@thewellcommunity.org with the desired semester in the subject line.

If you have already attended a semester of Residency or have completed a leader application at The Well in the past two years, please contact equipping@thewellcommunity.org. Please identify the desired semester in the subject line. You may not need to submit a leader application based on this information.

Questions? Email equipping@thewellcommunity.org.

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