protege program
The Protégé Program is a 2 year residency program for emerging leaders. Our primary objective through the Protégé Program is to develop our church planting team so that we can strategically and creatively engage the world together.
The Protégé Program is specifically designed to be a sending base that propels leaders toward catalyzing the movement of Jesus around the globe. This includes future church planters and missionally-focused entrepreneurs.
Protégé Programs take various forms, but their purpose is always to equip potential church planters for the work ahead of them through hands-on experience and disciple-making.
Applicants are expected to apply for US/C2 Missionary Appointment from the North American Mission Board. US/C2 offers a basic support package that includes a stipend, full medical benefits, housing and meals.
Applicants are also expected to enroll in seminary education through either Fuller Theological Seminary’s online degree program, Biblical Seminary’s online degree program, or The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary by extension (similar programs will also be considered for acceptance).
Mail your completed application to:
Matthew’s Table Attn: Protege Program
1029-K West Main Street
Lebanon TN 37087
At this point, you probably have a ton of questions like: What will I be doing? Where will I live and work? How does the course schedule work? What is an example of the week in the life of a Protégé? If I get accepted, when should I move?
We have answered a few of the FAQ’s below. We are intentionally vague with our answers because we want your input has to how your time with us will look.
Filling out the application is the first step. Once your application is received we will conduct a phone interview.
If you do not find the information you need here feel free to contact us
FAQ
- Am I responsible for finding a job?
- Yes all Protégés are expect to work part-time in the community in order to be an incarnational presence among people.
- Do I get paid?
- Yes. All Protégé's receive a stipend and insurance once appointed as a US/C2 by the North American Mission Board.
- How does the course schedule work?
- Protégés take 2-3 courses at a time, some courses are weekly in the classroom, others online, some are intensive format, and a couple are built around leadership conferences.
- Is financial aid available?
- Yes contact the financial aid office for more information.
- What is an example of the week in the life of a Protégé?
- There are a lot of variations depending on your gifts, skills, and passions. This will become clearer as we finalize the application process.
- What is the admission process?
- Apply for the Protégé Program (Applications accepted anytime throughout the year).
Once application received, there will be an initial phone interview and then a in-person interviews in Nashville (details to be worked out after application received).
If accepted, apply to Fuller Seminary, Biblical Seminary, or Southern Seminary. As partners in the Protégé Program, the seminary application process is independent to the Matthew's Table application process. There there are application costs on their end. - Where will I live?
- Protégés can begin their time with us by renting rooms in church member's homes. However, our Apartment Life strategy is that we plant churches in apartment communities. So we will guide you in finding a apartment to live in once you arrive on site.
- Who is the Protégé Program for?
- This program is for future and emerging leaders who desire to grow in their character and leadership effectiveness through the philosophies and core values of Matthew's Table. It is specifically designed to be a sending base that propels leaders toward catalyzing the movement of Jesus around the globe . . . this includes future church planters and pastors, as well as missionally focused entrepreneurs.
