We believe that almost everything rises and falls on leadership. Our ideal candidate profile for the Church Planting Residency would include men who are marked by the following:

• A Leadership ability that is evidenced by past performance
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• The ability and desire to “think outside the box”
• A commitment to a team approach to ministry
• A track record of responsibility
• A spirit of courage and confidence with a great sense of humility
• A proven communicator and teacher
• A passionate commitment to Jesus Christ and His vision, not a focus
  on personal accolades
• Teachability and a desire to learn
• A strong gospel-centered orientation, theology and life.

Scott Thomas of Acts 29 also listed some helpful characteristics of a church planter in his list of Entrepreneurial Aptitude Micro-Skills:

1. Has demonstrated past successes in starting new ventures
2. Is an innovative and strategic visionary
3. 3. Is highly energetic and enthused about starting a new work
4. 4. Shows ability to enlist others in new ventures
5. 5. Evidences being a self-starter.
6. 6. Has a willingness to work intensely for an extended period of time