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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eric and his wife, Rebecca, moved to Nappanee in May 2021. They have a 2 year old daughter, Moriah, and a second child on the way. Eric is a simple guy that loves Jesus, his family, and his morning espresso. His passion is leading people into a deeper relationship with Jesus through small groups and one on one conversations. As a family, the Harbins enjoy going on walks, visiting parks, frequenting coffee shops, and resting on their weekly Sabbath.

Kyla is from Wakarusa IN and loves spending time with friends, and trying new things (whether that be visiting new places, finding new experiences, or trying new foods). She also enjoys a good book, nap, latte, and Chick fil A spicy chicken sandwich. She has an enthusiasm for uplifting and empowering young kids in their walks with the Lord and in their personal development through investing in relationships and Bible teaching.

Triston was born in Elkhart, Indiana. He attended Bethel University and graduated with a bachelors in Christian Ministries with a focus in youth ministry. Triston loves to spend time with friends, family, and his wife Maryann. He also loves roasting and brewing coffee of all types. Triston is passionate about youth who feel overlooked or misunderstood and affirming their identity in Christ Jesus, guiding them to next steps in their faith walk.

Maryann was born in Greeley, Colorado and grew up in Northern Indiana. She graduated from Bethel University in 2021 with a degree in Worship Arts and minors in Intercultural Studies, Spanish, and Theatre Arts. Maryann is passionate about people knowing and experiencing the love of their Savior, and providing safe spaces for others. She loves spending quality time with her family, going on adventures, and encouraging people in their own God given passions.

Isaac grew up in Hollidaysburg, a little town in central PA. He  graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in Biblical Studies and is passionate about sports, the outdoors, and most importantly impacting the kingdom by sharing giggles and the Gospel with everyone he interacts with. There's maybe nothing he enjoys more than the Word of God, specifically understanding it more myself and seeing others come to understand and love it in their own lives!

Lydia grew up in Central Ohio then attended Cedarville University. She walked away with two things when she graduated in 2021 - a degree in Christian Ministry and a husband, Isaac. She's passionate about utilizing platforms to encourage the saints and proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. She also loves food (making, eating, talking about), music, and exploring new places! And if you have a dog - yes, she would love to see a picture.

Tabby is from Muncie, Indiana. She has a passion for youth and empowering them to become leaders, whether that is through serving, worship, or speaking! She loves camping, sunsets, and spontaneous trips with friends!