Pastoral Residency Fellowship – Madison Avenue Baptist Church (NYC)

About the Program
Madison Avenue Baptist Church (MABC), a historic and progressive congregation in Manhattan, invites applications for its two-year Pastoral Residency Fellowship. This unique program offers emerging ministers the opportunity to develop as preachers, storytellers, and leaders in a diverse, justice-driven community. Residents will co-lead worship, help shape Bible Study and youth/young adult ministries, engage in social justice initiatives, and gain mentorship from Rev. Susan Sparks—nationally recognized preacher, author, and comedian—who brings expertise in preaching, storytelling, humor, and digital ministry.

This is a robust program launch that will be the first of its kind for MABC. For full details around the Fellowship, Candidate Requirements, Application Instructions along with an introduction to Madison Avenue Baptist, please review our full Program Overview at this link.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applicants who:

  • Hold (or are completing) an MDiv, MTS, or equivalent degree
  • Are ordained or on track for ordination (ABC-USA preferred)
  • Embrace progressive theology, diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ affirming ministry
  • Demonstrate strong preaching and communication skills
  • Bring creativity, cultural competency, and a sense of humor to ministry
  • Show interest in urban ministry and collaborative leadership

Application Overview

  • Application period: October – December 2025
  • Start date: Spring 2026

Compensation:

  • Base stipend: $60,000-$70,000 (Annually)
  • Healthcare allowance:$5,000 (Annually)
  • Professional development fund: $1,000 (Annually)
  • Relocation Support – One-time Reimbursement dependent on Candidate’s location

Madison Avenue Baptist Church is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experience, even if you have most but not all the qualifications listed above. If you feel passionate about our mission and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!