Central Commons Ministry Residency

The Central Commons Ministry Residency is a 2-year paid discipleship program to help emerging leaders develop the theological and spiritual framework to engage in ministry in the twenty-first century. Ministry Residents engage in practical work assignments and relational ministry, as well as theological reading, reflection, spiritual practices, and ministry/program design and implementation.

Our Framework

The Central Commons Ministry Residency is built on a Business-as-Mission model, where Ministry Residents engage in hands-on hospitality work through our cafe and events to foster community, build meaningful relationships, and share the gospel with our neighbors and friends.

To guide us in our work with the community, we use the Thriving Cities Human Ecology Framework. This biblically grounded, multidimensional framework helps us understand and pursue the holistic flourishing of our community across six key arenas of human life: The Good, The True, The Beautiful, The Just, The Prosperous, and The Sustainable. By integrating this framework into the residency, we equip participants to listen to our neighbors needs and see their gifts so that we can actively contribute to the shalom of the city.

Current Ministry Residents

Logan Schlegel

Holiday, Tx
Logan is currently pursuing his MDiv at Reformed Theological Seminary and serving at St. Luke Anglican Church.

Andrew Moore

Jacksonville, AL
Andrew is currently pursing his MA in Biblical Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary and serving at Northrich Church.

Heather Roberson

Lynchburg, VA
Heather is currently working on her debut novel and attends All Saints Dallas.

Whitt Obenchain

Dallas, Tx
Whitt recently moved. back to Dallas and is a member at Park Cities Presbyterian Church.

Residency Alumni

Natalie Tatrie

After leaving Central Commons Natalie began serving as the Children's Ministry Coordinator at St. Luke Anglican Church and opened Slow and Steady Thrift - a redemptive entrepreneurship project.