CALIFORNIA – First Congregational Church, an EA affiliated congregation in Buena Park, California is seeking a part-time Pastor for an historic church. The ideal candidate will possess the abiltiy to translate scripture into common everyday language, and the character traits and behaviors required for church leadership (Titus 1:6-9). Our next pastor will be capable of leading the congregation by example, energizing, and equipping the members to build Christ’s Kingdom. Furthermore we expect our pastor to demonstrate strengths in leadership and management skills and to be available for hospital, home, and condolence calls for our congregation when needed. The pastor will provide supervision to staff members, worship leaders, Christian education, and Diaconates. The pastor will be available for occasional evening activities as well as Saturday events, and will complete 20 hours a week to serve the church and its congregation. Salary will be based on work experience and education. Interested applicants should email questions, cover letters, and resumes with at least three references to fccbp1888@gmail.com and please include your contact information including your mailing address.
ILLINOIS – First Congregational United Church of Christ planted its spiritual roots in Decatur, Illinois 125 years ago and continues today, with an eye toward the future. The congregation’s 183 members provide a solid base of resources and dedicated lay leaders and volunteers. We envision an energetic pastor who provides Bible based sermons, for both traditional and contemporary worship, which renew and grow the Christian spirit within us. Our pastor will be a strong leader and a team player, working alongside our leadership team and actively ministering to young and old alike. He or she will reinforce our tradition of faith and friendship while keeping us relevant in today’s world. Our pastor will inspire, encourage and guide us with passion and courage into the future.
FCUCC’s New England-style church building was built in 1957 and is located in a residential neighborhood on 10 wooded acres. Decatur, the agribusiness capital of the world, is an ethnically diverse community with a population of nearly 75,000. It is within easy driving distance of three major cities – St. Louis, Indianapolis and Chicago. The community’s cost of living, especially housing costs, is one of the lowest in the Midwest. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a combined salary and housing allowance, based upon education, skills and experience. For more information about this position and/or to submit inquiries, please contact:pastoralsearch@firstchurchdecatur.org
(PLEASE NOTE: that this church is in the United Church of Christ denomination and is not part of the Evangelical Association. They have indicated an interest in expanding their search beyond their denominatioan into the EA. It will be up to the candidate and search committee to determine if the candidate is a good theological fit for the congregation.)
MASSACHUSETTS – Middleton Congregational Church, 66 Maple St., Middleton, MA 01949 (http://middleton.org ) is prayerfully seeking an experienced, energetic, evangelical Senior Pastor to lead our church. We are a conservative but unaffiliated Congregational Church with a rich history of serving our community by proclaiming the Gospel message in word and deed. The Pastor we seek should meet the following qualifications…
•Master of Divinity degree from an accredited, conservative seminary.
•Five years of ministry experience.
•Flexible with Infant and Adult baptism and baby dedication.
•An ability to instruct people with biblical insight, compassion, and practical application.
•A heart for outreach and discipleship.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send us the following…
•Cover letter
•Personal statement of faith, to include your positions on: baptism, ecumenism, eschatology, and the charismatic movement.
•Resume that includes your denominational affiliation, academic training, membership in civic/social organizations, secular and ministry work experience, web or blog-site, musical ability, publications.
•3 references
•Reason(s) for leaving your current ministry
•Any special family considerations
•Sample sermon (manuscript or web-link)
…by mail (ATTN: Pastoral Search Committee)
or email to admin@middleton.org
The Music Director is responsible for other duties as may be assigned. Musical Competencies: Ability in a wide range of styles from Christian classics (Hymns) to contemporary music. Desired Education and Training: Bachelors degree in music or related experience preferred. Two years of experience at directing a church choir preferred. For interested applicants please email your resume to ritaemangum@yahoo.com or call 336-937-4698
NORTH CAROLINA – New Life Fellowship Church (http://newlifeofhickory.org) located in Newton, NC, is searching for a full-time pastor. New Life Fellowship Church is non-denominational and functions as a self-governing local congregation. Our doctrinal position finds its roots in the warm-hearted tradition of Methodism. We endeavor to be cooperative in spirit with all Bible-believing churches. Our church was founded in 1989 with the purpose of promoting the worship of God among believers and Christian fellowship. Our goal along with our pastor is to build up believers in their faith and to see the conversion of the world to Jesus Christ. We are searching for a candidate who sees himself as the shepherd of the current and future attendees of New Life Fellowship Church. As we look to the future, we pray our next pastor will help us develop and grow not only in number but in our faithfulness to our Lord Jesus Christ. To learn more, submit your inquires to our search committee at New Life Fellowship, 3607 Spring Valley Drive, Newton, NC 28658 or rick.caulder@gmail.com
OKLAHOMA – Loyal Evangelical Church, an EA affiliated congregation in Loyal, Oklahoma is seeking a part-time pastor. We are located 45 minutes northwest of Oklahoma City and 20 minutes from Kingfisher. We are a small, caring, rural farming community. The Loyal Evangelical Church is actively seeking a candidate who accurately and dynamically proclaims God’s Word, while meeting congregational needs and inspiring the church to live for Christ. A successful candidate will be a wise leader who studies the Bible diligently, spends hours each week in prayer, is involved in the community and the association, who is also a faithful family leader and who is always available for counseling, home and hospital visits. The Loyal Evangelical Church Pastor will be a leader who knows how to best meet the needs of every age group; is biblically faithful, and enthusiastically encourages the congregation to seek God’s wisdom in all situations. Ultimately, the church is seeking someone who is capable and always willing to help build the church and attend outreach gatherings to bring more people closer to Christ. The Loyal Evangelical Church has been newly remodeled and has a clear vision to see the church grow and prosper in the Holy Spirit. Interested candidates seeking more information may contact the Loyal Evangelical Church at loyalchurch2019@gmail.com
SOUTH DAKOTA – Friedens Reformed Church, Tripp, South Dakota, is seeking a full-time pastor. Our vision for our pastor is for them to be an inspiring and compelling leader, one who exemplifies the Lord’s compassion and understanding of others’ needs. In addition, the pastor needs to be effective in planning and leading worship, making sound decisions, and delivering ministry based on Biblical perspective. Outreach beyond the church such as pastoral calls to hospitals, nursing homes, and residences are important to our congregation.
For a more information about the position, please contact the search committee at friedensreformedchurch@gmail.com or visit the church website at: https://www.friedensreformedchurch.com/ and click on “Pastor’s Page” to access the Pastor Search Information.
Tripp, South Dakota, is a rural community located ninety miles west of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We are also thirty miles south of Mitchell and fifty miles northwest of Yankton. The nearest hospital is eleven miles north in Parkston with an outreach clinic open Monday through Friday in Tripp. We have a PreK-12 public school in our community along with volunteer fire department and ambulance, swimming pool, summer baseball/softball program for our youth, and a variety of businesses. The crime rate is very low in our area, making Tripp a safe and very desirable community for quiet family life.
TEXAS – Immanuel Evangelical Church, located in Needville, Texas (on the southwest edge of the Houston metro area) is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor. We are a theologically conservative church, with a traditional style of worship in search of a Youth Pastor to take our church to the next level of purpose-driven student ministry. The focus of our children’s and youth ministries is teaching our students to be disciples of Christ who will, in turn, impact their friends and families with the love of God. Our church is affiliated with the Evangelical Association of Reformed & Congregational Christian Churches (EA). We are seeking a candidate who works well with children, youth and adults, has a passion to bring non-church children and youth into the life of the church, is a compassionate and caring person, sensitive to others’ needs, who continues to grow in knowledge and skills important to youth ministry. To learn more, and to download our youth pastor application, please visit: www.immanuelevangelicalchurch.org/youth-pastor-search
TEXAS – First Protestant Church of New Braunfels is seeking a full time Senior Minister (http://firstprotestant.com ). FPC was the first church in New Braunfels founded by German settlers after their arrival in March of 1845. The church edifice is steeped in the old traditions including limestone block building, stained glass windows and hand carved wood furnishings. Functions of the position include, but are not limited to: Developing the ministry vision which sets the direction for church programs and missions; scheduling, planning and conducting worship services, holiday observances and celebration of the sacraments; providing the primary preaching presence in the Traditional worship services; acting as chief administrator of the church and staff with authority in all personnel matters; consistently conducting/reviewing staff and peforming annual staff evaluations of all paid staff members. Other duties include officiating weddings and funerals, assisting with pastoral care and visitation and advisement of First Protestant School. Minimum requirements and qualifications include but are not limited to: A visionary perspective for the church with an appreciation and respect for church heritage; Masters of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree in a related field; full ministerial standing with the Evangelical Association; minimum of 5 years experience as Senior Minister or Associate Minister with preaching responsibility. Salary to be commensurate with experience and education and includes full benefits and housing. Send resume to: search@firstprotestant.com