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About the Program

The NMC Residency, a two-year program, starts in the months of May, August and January each year. Residents work 20+ hours per week and are encouraged to find other part-time employment while in the Residency Program.
Residents are considered NMC staff for the full duration of their Residency internship to provide the greatest opportunities to grow their leadership and personal development.
Residents are paid a monthly stipend (with housing available for single residents).
Residents are eligible to receive a “school loan payment” grant for every three months a Resident has completed in the program (maximum of eight grants).  This payment is to go directly toward the principle on outstanding student loans, in addition to the resident’s regular monthly loan payment.
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Hands-On Experience

Residents gain experience by serving as part of a staff team in one of the ministry departments of the church. The department in which a resident serves is chosen based on experience, team chemistry and desired ministry future.
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KidMin
Nursery - 5th Grade
Adult Ministries
Men’s, Women’s, Marriage & Family, and more!
Student Ministries
High School & Middle School
Worship Ministry
Contemporary & Modern
Young Adult Ministry
College Age, Single, Dating, Married
Design/Media Ministries
Graphics, Social Media, Audio/Visual, Radio, etc.
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Leadership Training

Live Monthly Training

Our live monthly trainings focus on developing the heart, head, and hands of our residents. Each of these 90-minute gatherings will have a time of lecture and group discussion. Additionally, based on what they have learned, each resident will give himself/herself an application assignment, stating what they will start, stop, or change before the next live training. They will be held accountable for their assignment during their monthly one-on-one coaching session.

On-Demand Audio Leadership Library

This on-demand leadership library is hosted on our podcast titled, “Twelve Minute Training." Each audio session is packed with practical principles presented by our NMC staff as well as guest leaders from around the country. This library will empower our residents to grow on the go, quickly applying what they have learned to their life and ministry.

NMC Residency Resource Page

Each of our live monthly training sessions are video-recorded and placed on this private platform, allowing our residents to have permanent access to the training they have received. This resource page will also have links to the Twelve Minute Training, as well as other blogs, books, and tools. It will help them grow to a new level of life and leadership.
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Life Coaching

Isolated leaders eventually serve out of obligation and skill rather than health and wholeness. This hardens their hearts, hurts their families, and hinders their ministry. To help our residents live and lead out of the overflow of their relationship with God, we offer one-on-one life coaching. 

Bi-monthly One-on-One Personal Coaching.

We want our residents to live and lead from a place of health and wholeness.  Every other month, each resident will have a one-on-one coaching session. We take 90 minutes to cut through all the to-do’s of ministry and get to the heart of who they are and how they are doing.

Bi-monthly One-on-One Leadership Coaching.

Leaders with coaches lead better. Because of this, each resident will receive a leadership coach to meet with every other month. During these 90-minute sessions, we will tackle topics, set goals, and face strategic challenges together.
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Meet the Current NMC Residents

Seth Ringger

Adult Ministries 
Seth grew up in Berne, IN and recently moved to Nappanee with his wife, Annie Mounsithiraj. He's currently studying Behavioral and Social Sciences at BU@NMC. He loves making and drinking coffee and tea, asking people questions (whether deep or just silly), and experiencing new foods, activities, and places.  Seth's passionate about diving into relationships and conversations with others and enjoys witnessing how each person displays the character of God in unique ways.

Charlie Koellein

Adult Ministries | Care & Counseling
Charlie is from Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville. He's currently earning his master's in counseling while working on NMC's Care & Counseling Team. Charlie loves to golf, be active outside, and hang out with friends, whether that's to grab Sweet G's ice cream or play Settlers of Catan. Charlie is passionate about learning how to lead and disciple others well and pouring into those around him. 

Madi Cawvey

KidMin
Madi is from Camby, IN, and obtained her pastoral license in the Missionary Church in February 2024. She loves going on walks, grabbing coffee, getting to know new people, and talking about Jesus. Madi is passionate about working with kids and teaching people of all ages from the Word of God. She has a heart for the lost is excited for her new calling into missions.

Elizabeth Sallee

Adult Ministries
Elizabeth is from Wakarusa and currently lives in Elkhart with her husband Trevor. She graduated from Bethel University in 2022 with degrees in Psychology and Biblical Studies. Elizabeth loves watching movies, eating tacos, exploring, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog. She is passionate about researching and teaching the truth of Scripture as well as walking alongside others as they develop a deeper love for the Lord.

Makayla Reimer

Student Ministries
Makayla grew up in Osceola, IN and graduated from Bethel University in 2021 with a degree in Intercultural Studies. She has a heart for the nations and recently traveled around the globe sharing the gospel with the World Race organization. Makayla's passionate about discipling young leaders to rise up and follow Christ. She also loves spending time with family and friends, finding new coffee shops, and playing games. 

Annie Mounsithiraj

KidMin
Annie grew up in Goshen and recently moved back to the area with her husband, Seth Ringger. She loves cooking and baking (especially sourdough), matcha lattes, long walks, listening to podcasts, and spending time with friends. Annie's currently studying Pre-Education at BU@NMC. She's always been passionate about working with young kids, and God has given her a big heart for discipleship in those early stages of learning about Jesus.

Bryce Harner

Adult Ministries & Student Ministries
Bryce grew up in Nappanee and graduated from BU@NMC with a Behavioral and Social Sciences degree. He's passionate about investing in relationships and walking alongside students and young adults, discipling and leading them to the feet of Jesus. Bryce loves hanging out with friends and family, playing all kinds of sports, and investing in relationships over a good quality cup of coffee. 

Brockton Miller

Student Ministries
Brockton grew up in Ligonier, IN. After high school, he was in Youth with a Mission for a year, then moved to Florida where he started a young adult Bible study. Brockton likes to golf, grab coffee with friends, and play Wii golf with his roommates. Brockton's passionate about studying and teaching the Word of God and discipling others around him, whether that be students, adults, or peers.