City Mission, an ecumenical faith-based organization, is creating the Urban Pastoral Ministry Program, a residency program that supports the development and growth of new pastors who are committed to excellence in pastoral ministry in urban communities. City Mission will select four recent seminary graduates to serve as residents for two years in four leading congregations in Boston.  The senior pastors at these congregations will mentor residents and provide opportunities for residents to take a leadership role in all aspects of the congregation’s ministry. The residents will also spend one-third of their time at City Mission, focusing on building partnerships between congregations and community organizations and learning from and reflecting with other residents.