The residency has been a great time of equipping and preparation, and I am very grateful for it! I would do it again in a heartbeat and am looking forward to seeing all the others equipped and sent by it.
Seth G.
Residency Alumnus
RESIDENCY FOUNDATIONS
Kingdom Theology
Understanding our place and mission in the “already but not yet”; building a biblical theology around the inaugurated Kingdom of God.
Apostolic Tradition
Following the Apostle Paul’s example to fulfill the Great Commission. We do this by raising up apostolic leaders who help maintain the church’s movement orientation.
Hands-On Experience
Learning more about our calling as disciple-makers by stepping out of the “classroom” and applying missiological strategy in our own backyards. Step out of the boat to become a fisher of men.
Long-Term Sending
Sending apostolic teams—“sent ones” —who support local pastors and leaders in unreached areas where the kingdom of darkness has significant strongholds.
Movement Oriented
Disrupting the kingdom of darkness requires the church to act urgently and pursue movement. Sustaining a movement requires a clear focus on making disciples and establishing churches.
Contextualization
Setting aside our own cultural practices to present the gospel in a pure and complete way. This is so people of all cultures may hear, understand, and obey in their own culture.
Residency FAQs
1. How long is the Residency?
The Residency spans one to two years. Between the first and second years, residents and FAMM will determine together if the second year is mutually beneficial for the resident to continue.
2. How much does the Residency cost?
The only expected costs for residents will be purchasing each book studied as well as any experiential trips. There will be a book every month for a total of 24, and each resident is expected to go on two to three international trips during the two years.
3. Where do residents participate?
The program’s first year can be completed anywhere; all cohort meetings will be virtual. The second year is more hands-on and requires residents to be in Houston, Texas where FAMM’s headquarters is located.
4. What will residents study?
The Residency curriculum focuses on three pillars: Kingdom Theology, Kingdom Strategy, and Kingdom Missiology. Once a week, residents will attend a two-hour session with two lessons, one from each pillar. Examples of some topics include Disciple to Disciple, Rooted in the Kingdom, Apostolic Tradition, Cross-Cultural Communication, and FAMM Drivetrain.
5. What kind of commitment is expected from residents?
Residents will be expected to attend and prepare for all weekly meetings, engage in group discussions, read all 24 required books (one per month), be active in their respective harvest field (five or more hours a week in engagement), and be located in Houston, Texas for the second year of Residency.
6. Where will residents be deployed after the Residency?
The goal of FAMM’s Residency is to raise up modern mission teams to serve as apostolic leaders that develop teams and networks to see Kingdom Movements. Graduates from the Residency can be deployed to a variety of locations all over the world. This will This will depend on the resident's calling and giftings, as well as the needs of the harvest fields.
Contact our Mobilization Team for more information!
