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Explore Greenhouse in person...

Do you want to learn more about Greenhouse at an in-person event? Click ‘Register for Explore Greenhouse’ below to get started. Anyone can register for an Explore Greenhouse and have the option to pay for Greenhouse accommodations or make their own personal arrangements.

At an Explore Greenhouse, you’ll get to:

  • Hear Greenhouse vision and values
  • Learn how our hiring process and support raising work
  • Visit local Greenhouse mission works

Apply to become a leader...

If you are already interested in joining Greenhouse, click ‘Start the Application Process.’ Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Fill out the short interest form.
  2. A Greenhouse leader will call you back to get to know you.
  3. If we decide to move forward together, we will send you the full application, including a financial assessment form and a request for references.
  4. Complete an interview.
  5. If you are hired, we will send you the registration for Launch Week.

What are Launch Weeks?

Launch Week is the starting place for Greenhouse regional leaders, mission staff, church planters, lay pastors, and interns.  The Launch Week schedule includes prayer and worship, vision and values, testimonies from and connection with key leaders, and critical training sessions on ministry skills and Ministry Partner Development (MPD).

We designed Launch Week for those who have applied (you can get started above), interviewed, and been offered a position with Greenhouse, and the full week is required for anyone joining mission staff and raising support.  For new staff, the first day of Launch Week is typically considered the first day of employment, and includes all of their regular onboarding training.

Greenhouse typically offers Launch Weeks in January, May, and September in Chicago, but other dates and locations may be considered upon request.

We believe you can be instrumental in bringing the healing power of Jesus to those far from God.

Discipleship

We come alongside emerging Christian leaders to help them discern where God is calling them and release them into ministry using their unique gifts.

Hands-On Learning

Our various movements provide training grounds to help emerging leaders learn practical ministry skills, deepen their emotional health, and grow their vision for the Gospel.

Ministry Experience

Rather than requiring a new pastor to be sent away to seminary and ordained first, we release lay ministers (missioners) to do the work and train them as they go.

Robust Community

By connecting streams of ministry across congregations, our movements create robust relational networks and clear paths for growth.