The Greek word συνεργοaς (synergos) means co-laborer or companion in work. The proposed Synergos Pastoral Residency unites first-call pastors, key church leaders, and congregants in the shared labor of discerning and responding to God’s call for the thriving of Christ’s church. The program will serve churches across the Rocky Mountains, focusing on some of the most vulnerable congregations — those without access to consistent pastoral leadership. Through two-year pastoral residencies, churches will be grounded in faith formation and stabilized for the hard work of visioning and planning for thriving futures. The Synergos Pastoral Residency is cohort-based and provides wrap around services to pastoral and congregational lay leaders through the following key activities: Pastoral Resident support: (1) two retreats focused on community formation and learning competencies for their work — leading Christian practices and transitional ministry, (2) monthly coaching, (3) monthly cohort peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Congregation/Church Leader support: (1) congregational consultation, including evaluation, visioning, and goal setting; (2) team coaching for key leaders, (3) cross-congregational roundtable gatherings for shared learnings with cohort congregations, and (4) a final consultation and goal setting for time beyond the grant. Rooted in faith formation, leadership development, coaching, and community, the Synergos Pastoral Residency aims to nurture congregational vitality. By equipping and inspiring lay leaders, the program will promote long-term thriving beyond the residency timeline. Resourcing pastors in their early calls, the program will serve future congregations who benefit from the competencies and vocational clarity of residency graduates.