Learn the rhythms of campus ministry.
The UCM Apprenticeship is a one-year formation pathway for emerging leaders who sense a call to serve students and grow in ministry leadership.
What is the Apprenticeship?
The Apprenticeship is a hands-on ministry experience within a UCM campus community. Apprentices serve alongside experienced staff while developing theological depth, spiritual maturity, and practical campus ministry skills.
This is not simply a job. It is a season of intentional formation within the context of real campus ministry.
Who is it for?
The Apprenticeship is designed for individuals who:
• Sense a call to ministry or campus leadership
• Desire mentorship and structured formation
• Want to grow in teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care
• Are ready to invest in students and campus life
It is especially suited for recent graduates discerning long-term ministry.
What you will experience
Apprentices participate fully in the life of campus ministry.
You will:
• Build relationships with students
• Help lead small groups and gatherings
• Receive mentorship from campus staff
• Engage in theological study and reflection
• Develop leadership and communication skills
Growth happens through practice, responsibility, and guidance.
Funding
The Apprenticeship is built on a partnership support model, where apprentices raise financial support for their salary and ministry costs—primarily between May and August.
You won’t do this alone. UCM equips every apprentice with comprehensive fundraising training and personalized coaching throughout the process.
This model allows apprentices to enter ministry while building a community of partners who share in the work.
Locations & Timeline
Apprentices are placed within an existing UCM campus community—ideally on a multi-staff team—through a discernment process with UCM leadership.
The Apprenticeship follows a clear annual rhythm: applications close January 31, with interviews in February and fundraising training in March and April. The apprenticeship begins May 1 in a part-time volunteer capacity (10–20 hours/week), with full-time campus ministry launching September 1.