The NETS Institute for Church Planting

Student Overview

Are you thinking about church planting? Do you have a heart for New England? Are you wanting to sharpen your skills to minister the Gospel? Then maybe NETS is for you.

The following information is an overview of our programs. If at any time you have questions, please contact our Director of Student Affairs, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , at 802-878-9922.

Our Programs | Admissions | Cost & Scholarships | Planting a Church

Our Programs

The NETS Residency Program - Our flagship two-year mentorship program where men and their wives are trained in how to apply the gospel in their personal lives, families, preaching, ministry, theology, hermeneutics, leadership and management.

The NETS Field Program - Our four-year support program for apprentices who successfully complete the Residency Program. The NETS Field Program provides ongoing coaching, site qualification, ministry support, and financial support.

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Admissions

Admissions are handled on a rolling basis through the year. There is no deadline; however, new students officially start the Residency Program on July 1. We have capacity to accept two new Residency students each year, while graduating two students into the Field Program.

Our admissions process is heavily weighted toward interaction, interviews, and candidating trips. Here is an overview:

1. Take a look at our Student Profile. We are looking for men with training, a family, a reformed theological orientation, ministry skills, humility, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves, and love for the gospel. These men will be most successful in our program.

2. Call This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Student Affairs, at 802-878-9922 requesting an initial interview.

3. Following the interview, you may be recommended for ongoing interactions and interviews with our existing residents, executive vice president, and president. These initial interviews can be done by phone or face-to-face during our recruiting trips to local seminaries. Select prospects will be invited for a candidating weekend in New England.

4. After seeking God, both you and the NETS team will decide if NETS is the right fit. There is no time limit to this process. Many potential students "circle the airport" for months or years before making a final decision.

Cost & Scholarships

Tuition. There is no tuition for the program. However, NETS Residents are required to raise funds for their own expenses above housing and insurance.

Housing Scholarships. NETS owns eight condominiums and one single family home. On acceptance each NETS resident receives a full housing scholarship (including all utilities except phone), as well as family health insurance, for the duration of the Residency Program. NETS Residents are required to raise funds for expenses beyond these costs.

Finally... Planting a Church

Under the auspices of the Field Program, NETS gets 100% behind our students in the field. We provide site qualification, ongoing mentoring, a network of other knowledgeable church planters, and full financial support. Our goal is to provide a building up-front, and salary expenses for at least four years while the church is getting started.