Redeemer Apprenticeship for Ministry Program

A certificate program for emerging Christian leaders seeking practical ministry leadership training in NYC
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The Redeemer Apprenticeship for Ministry Program (RAMP) is a one or two-year apprenticeship (part-time or full-time) for active members of Gospel-Centered Churches in New York City who want to discern if a career in full-time ministry is right for them.

RAMP is a collaboration between Redeemer Downtown, Redeemer Lincoln Square, and Redeemer West Side, in partnership with Redeemer City to City, which consists of coursework, character and spiritual formation, Gospel application, and first-hand ministry experience, all within an urban context.

Download our 2025-2027 Brochure.

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Want to discern if a career in full-time ministry is right for you?

Training Areas

RAMP opportunities are available in the following ministry areas:

  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Administration, Operations, and Hospitality
  • Community Groups and Discipleship
  • Mercy Ministry
  • Mission and Evangelism
  • Family Ministry, including youth and children’s ministry
  • Worship Arts
  • Communications, Production, and Media

Candidate Qualifications

A candidate must meet the following criteria to qualify for RAMP:

  • Be willing to regularly attend the RAMP church within the Redeemer Network to which he/she has been assigned an apprenticeship
  • Complete or have completed an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college or university prior to the start of RAMP
  • Be an active member of a Gospel-Centered Church and recommended by his/her church for RAMP
  • Demonstrate a clear motivation and strong desire to participate in this program “not for yourself”, but for the benefit of others and to the Glory of God
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Program Outcomes

RAMP participants may experience any of the following outcomes:

  • Discern their vocational calling
  • Be exposed to a variety of ministry settings and be given opportunities to participate in the ministry of a local church.
  • Receive 1:1 coaching by a staff member in a local church who will help them process, discern, integrate and apply their learning
  • Develop in 9 biblical character areas
  • Understand the Redeemer DNA and philosophy of ministry
  • Develop skills in discipleship, leadership, evangelism, exegesis, and teaching
  • Be exposed to additional ministry settings, including one international church setting

Weekly Schedule:

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RAMP is offered September through May of each year.

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One Year Commitment:
40 hours per week (September through May), consisting of:

  • 28 hours of weekly paid coaching and ministry experience,
  • 2 weeks of paid and subsidized over the summer trip,
  • 12 hours of unpaid and subsidized coursework through City to City’s City Ministry Program.

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Two-Year commitment:
20 hours per week (September through May of each year), consisting of:

  • 14 hours of weekly paid coaching and ministry experience
  • 2 weeks of paid and subsidized over the summer trip,
  • 6 hours of unpaid and subsidized coursework through City to City’s City Ministry Program.

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What's Included:

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Education

Weekly coursework through Redeemer City To City’s City Ministry Program (CMP)

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Ministry Experience

Weekly ministry apprenticing at Redeemer Downtown, Redeemer Lincoln Square or Redeemer West Side

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Character Development, Spiritual Growth, and Gospel Coaching

Weekly cohorts to process CMP coursework and receive training the following areas of character formation:

  • A Person of Integrity 
  • A Faithful Leader
  • Discerning
  • A Good Steward
  • Hospitable
  • Apt to Teach and Teachable 
  • Humble
  • Generous 
  • A Peacemaker (Not Quarrelsome)

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‍Summer Trip (1-2 weeks)

Short-term visit with a local church to experience how ministry and the Gospel is contextualized

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Semester Dates

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Year 1

Fall Semester

‍9/2/25 - 12/19/25

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‍Summer Trip
‍Not Yet Scheduled

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‍Spring Semester

‍‍‍1/5/26 - 5/29/26

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Year 2

Fall Semester

‍9/8/26 - 12/18/26

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‍Summer Trip‍

Not Yet Scheduled

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‍Spring Semester‍‍

‍1/5/27 - 5/28/27

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Download our 2025-2027 Brochure here.

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