Job Opportunities
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This page is for the use of RCA organizations. If you would like to post a job opening on this page, please email classifieds@rca.org. Please limit the number of words to 200; postings will remain up for two months and may be resubmitted.
Associate Pastor
Trinity Reformed Church of Orange City, IA
Trinity Reformed Church of Orange City, Iowa is seeking a missional Associate Pastor to join a strong, united, and gifted team. Trinity is a growing church with a weekly average school-year attendance of 700. This individual is a key member of Trinity’s service to God’s kingdom in the following areas:
- evangelism and hospitality
- spiritual formation and
- missional engagement.
The Associate Pastor helps fulfill this by leading and equipping the congregation in strategic areas of purpose, by serving alongside the Senior Pastor as a team player with a servant heart, and by fostering an atmosphere where God is glorified and God’s people are sent out in ministry. While the role has specific areas of ministry, freedom is given to begin new missional initiatives that extend Trinity’s external focus.
Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to elder Rick Clark, Trinity Reformed Church, 310 Albany Ave NE, Orange City Iowa or e-mail us at trinityapsearch@gmail.com. The complete job description is posted on our web site at http://www.trinityoc.com.
Posted 2/4/10
Director of Discipleship for Children and Youth
First Reformed Church of Zeeland, MI
First Reformed Church of Zeeland, MI is seeking a Director of Discipleship for Children and Youth. This is a full time salaried position with benefits. Applicant must be a college graduate with leadership experience in youth ministry, and have knowledge of and commitment to Reformed theology. This dynamically growing disciple of Jesus Christ must be passionate about and capable of developing a spiritual growth process for our children and youth (from birth through 12th grade). He or she must be able to cast vision for the direction of youth ministries here at First and be responsible for training, empowering, and overseeing non-paid and paid ministry team members. This person must also have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with adults as well as children and youth.
For a complete description of this position, please visit our website at www.firstchurchzeeland.org. Interested individuals should e-mail their resume to apply@firstchurchzeeland.org before April 1, 2010.
Posted 2/1/10
Minister of Worship and Creative Arts
Fellowship Reformed Church, Muskegon, Michigan
We are seeking someone who loves Jesus more than music. We are praying God will send us somebody whose love for Him is so evident it is contagious. Gifts and skills that would be helpful to fulfill the responsibilities of the position are: administration, leadership, teaching, encouragement, and communication. A strong background in music and heart for worship is vital. Contact Fellowship Reformed Church at (231) 788-2321.
Complete job description
Posted 1/27/10
Calling and Congregational Care Pastor
Maurice Reformed Church, Maurice, IA
Maurice Reformed Church is looking for a part time Calling and Congregational Care Pastor for a 20-hour per week position. This would consist of working with the pastor in an organized plan to visit the elderly and sick members of MRC as well as visitors. It would also include leadership of the congregational care teams of MRC. Please contact the church office at 712-567-4665
Posted 1/15/10
Pastor of Youth and Education
American Reformed Church in Demotte, IN
American Reformed Church in Demotte, IN. is searching for a Pastor of Youth and Education. Ordained and non ordained may apply. Job description and profile are posted on our web site: www.demottearc.com
Posted 1/8/10
Coordinator for Women's Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI or New York, NY
The General Synod Council of the Reformed Church in America is seeking a Coordinator for Women's Ministries. This is an executive position whose primary purpose is to assist the RCA in achieving the goals of Our Call by intentionally pursuing a future in which women are equipped and empowered to fully exercise their gifts in the life, ministry, and mission of the church.
The Coordinator for Women’s Ministries will skillfully discern and be attuned to the diverse needs of women throughout the church, and will encourage and facilitate the development of multiple “experiential learning communities” of women in response to those needs.
The ideal candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the Reformed Church in America and a willingness to embrace its mission and vision. This individual must be a connector, a person with the ability to link, resource, and gather others. In addition, the coordinator should be adept at cultivating potential in others, fostering a movement, and creating "pull". Excellent communication (both written and verbal), team building, organizational, problem solving, discernment, strategic planning, time management, and interpersonal skills are required.
Please submit a letter of interest and a resume by February 19, 2010, to Sharon Hayes, Personnel Director, Reformed Church in America, 4500 60th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 or shayes@rca.org.
Posted 1/5/10
Lead Pastor
Gun Lake Community Church, Wayland, Michigan
Lead Pastor: A-pos-tle (a-pos’l), n.1. Messenger 2. One sent forth to preach the gospel 3. A Christian leader gifted, taught, and ordained to expand the Kingdom of God.
Gun Lake Community Church in Wayland, Michigan, is seeking the person God has chosen to lead our congregation in growing his Kingdom in west Michigan and around the world. We are a church for all seasons, not only the recreational seasons associated with the lake that gives our church its name, but all the varied seasons of our lives and spiritual journeys. Are you the one that God is preparing to take us through these seasons? We as a church and Search Team invite you to enter into a time of prayer and discernment with us as we seek God’s will. For more information, or to submit your profile or resume, please contact: christie@gunlakechurch.org or Pastoral Search Team, Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 W. M-179 Hwy, Wayland, MI 49348.
Posted 1/7/10
Director - Worship Arts (new full-time position)
First Reformed Church, Oostburg, WI
First Reformed Church, a growing 1100 member congregation located in Oostburg, WI, is seeking a full-time Director of Worship Arts. Located just 50 miles North of Milwaukee on the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, First Reformed Church is committed to teachings of the Bible, Jesus Christ and the spiritual disciplines of: study in God's Word, prayer, worship, service and witness.
First Reformed Church, a growing 1100 member congregation located in Oostburg, WI, is seeking a full-time Director of Worship Arts. Located just 50 miles North of Milwaukee on the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, First Reformed Church is committed to teachings of the Bible, Jesus Christ and the spiritual disciplines of: study in God's Word, prayer, worship, service and witness.
To apply email your resume and cover letter to: frc@frcoostburg.org or send to 927 Superior Avenue, Oostburg, WI 53070.
Posted 1/4/10
Professor of Preaching and Worship Arts
Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI Western Theological Seminary is seeking to make a full-time faculty appointment in Preaching and Worship Arts. Western Seminary is an ecumenical seminary affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. With a faculty of sixteen, it offers M.Div., Th.M. and D.Min. degree programs, as well as a variety of offerings through continuing education. Further information about the seminary and its residential and distance learning programs can be found at www.westernsem.edu. This tenure-track position is open to any rank. A Ph.D. or its equivalent and a commitment to the Reformed theological tradition are required. A commitment to the life of congregations and the transformation of students is expected. The position includes teaching assignments in the residential and distance learning degree programs as well as supervising the daily chapel program. The successful candidate will possess pastoral experience in and deep knowledge of preaching, worship arts, and liturgy. Women and racial-ethnic persons are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a letter of application with a curriculum vita and three letters of reference by February 15, 2010 to: Dr. Leanne Van Dyk, Vice President for Academic Affairs, 101 E. 13th St., Holland, MI 49423. Posted 11/03/09
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