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.
Project NameUrban Pastoral Ministry Program
Project Audience
EcumenicalMenWomenLGBTQ+ personsBlack/African American/African diaspora
AddressBoston, Massachusetts, United States
LocationBoston, Massachusetts
Institution Type
Other Religious agency
Denominational Tradition
Ecumenical/Interdenominational
CategoriesBlack/African American/African diasporaEarly CareerEcumenical/InterdenominationalLGBTQ+ personsMenMillenials in ministryMulti-cultural contextsUrbanWomen
Contextual or Transitional Challenges
Multi-cultural contextsMillennials in ministryUrbanEarly Career