Ministry Opportunities

Is your church searching for a new Pastor?

The National Minister is available to assist Pastoral Search Committees in the search process to find a biblically grounded, evangelical pastor. For more information, contact the national office at 877-424-1472 or natmin@evangelicalassociation.org.

INDIANA – Bethel Church, a house of prayer, is now seeking a full-time pastor who God has called for us as is shared in Esther 4:14, “for such a time as this.” Bethel Church, established more than 150 years ago in Freelandville, Indiana, has a rich heritage of service among our members, within our community and through international efforts. We worship a mighty God as revealed to us by His holy scripture, a God who is calling us to active ministry as His hands and feet. Our God is challenging us to a discipleship that will express the love and joy of His grace. We are called to this action as members of Bethel, an independent church since leaving the United Church of Christ in 2005. We are affiliated with the Evangelical Association. We believe that our pastor will love God with all their heart and will love our congregation as God loves us. We seek a pastor who can lead us by sermons drawn from God’s holy scripture. We are praying for a pastor who is a team builder that will allow Bethel to continue to be one of God’s precious lights into the world. To obtain a full profile of Bethel Church or to submit an application, please contact:

Scott Page or Collin Tiek | 103 E St Rd 58, PO Box 122 | Ph 812-681-0147 | Freelandville, IN 47535-0122 | Ph 812-890-4659

Email: bethelsearch2020@gmail.com

Church Website: http://bethelchurch-indiana.com

INDIANA – Zoar United Church of Christ, located in Evansville, IN is seeking full-time pastoral leadership. Zoar is a conservative, biblically based church and has a rich German heritage. Our congregation is made up of a diverse age range of family oriented members. We have an active Sunday school program made up of many age groups. We just recently became affiliated with the Evangelical Association of Reformed and Congregational Christian Churches. Applicants should be ordained and have credentials with the Evangelical Association or be willing to seek such credentials. To submit a profile for consideration, please contact Ron Williams, 1519 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720 or by email at: lightman5@juno.com

ILLINOIS – A self-described Evangelical congregation of the United Church of Christ, First Congregational UCC of Sterling, Illinois, is known as “The Big Red Church”, where a genuine feeling of family and caring is evident. Biblical preaching, outreach to the community and acceptance of all God’s beloved children are hallmarks. With a pre-COVID average attendance of 60 from a congregation of 116 there is a high level of engagement and an eagerness for Bible study, prayer groups and faith formation programs. Their respected, engaged, and highly appreciated pastor of 12+ years has accepted another call within the United Church of Christ and our church is enthusiastic to welcome a new full-time pastor whom God has called to advance and lead The Big Red Church in downtown Sterling, IL. Salary and Benefits are negotiable based on experience. A parsonage is provided. Website: http://www.thebigredchurchsterling.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigRedChurch For Information/questions contact: Stephen Berley, Search Committee Chair, at 815-622-9836 or email: s.berley@comcast.net Kindly email profile/resume to: Thebigredchurch@gmail.com (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 denomination 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.)

KENTUCKY – St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church of Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a preaching pastor. The ideal preaching and teaching candidate shall endeavor to fulfill the duties of exegetical and expository preaching, encouraging and teaching the congregation to fulfill its stated mission and the Great Commission, equipping the congregation to disciple one another and new Christians in the faith, focusing on Biblical truth and application for daily life and its relevance in today’s culture, enthusiastic proclaiming of the gospel message that inspires the congregation to be salt and light, living in alignment with the Biblical teaching on the qualifications for elders and deacons (Titus 1:5-9, 1 Tim. 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4). More information can be found at http://www.stjameslou.net/ministry-team.html. Interested candidates should send resume and recordings to pastorsearchcommittee@stjameslou.net.

MARYLAND – St. Paul’s Reformed Church of Clear Spring, MD is seeking a Pastor to provide spiritual leadership for a Bible believing congregation. The ideal candidate will be an effective preacher with caring pastoral skills, inspire us with their sermons, encourage people to relate their faith to their daily lives, and be an effective communicator who can inspire our congregation to grow, especially the youth members. The candidate should be credentialed and ordained or willing to be credentialed and ordained with recognition through the Evangelical Association of Reformed and Congregational Christian Churches or other affiliated body. For a detailed job description of the position, please send a request to StPaulsReformedChurch@gmail.com

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

MISSOURI – Redeemer Evangelical Church is a friendly non-denominational church located in St. Louis, Missouri. We are seeking a full or part-time Senior Pastor. We recognize that the Bible is the inspired and infallible word of God. Our ideal pastoral candidate will have a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary. We are looking for a shepherding Pastor, with a servant heart, who is an effective communicator who can inspire and grow members and newcomers spiritually with the word of God. This candidate would serve our congregation by visiting those hospitalized and shut-in, helping to lead Bible Studies and performing weddings and funerals. Redeemer is a small multi-generational church which would like to see our membership increase through excellence in our Sunday morning worship service and by reaching out to the neighborhood and surrounding community. Redeemer is excited to see what God has in store for us next. Interested applicants should send their resumes to redeemerstl.psc@gmail.com. A questionnaire will be sent to qualified applicants upon receipt of their resume submission. COVID– Redeemer Church is following all regulations put forth by the City of St. Louis regarding COVID. We wear face masks and practice social distancing. Our church is meeting in person, as well as Facebook livestreaming each week. Redeemer Evangelical Church, 6450 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63109. Website: http://redeemerstl.com

NORTH CAROLINA – Beck’s Reformed Church, located in the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina and in the town of Lexington, is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor. Beck’s believes the Bible is the inerrant, infallible, and inspired Word of God and Christ Jesus is heralded as Lord and Savior. Beck’s is seeking leadership that will Biblically direct and assist the congregation as it continues to build its vision as a community of faith and service. The church staff includes a full time Youth-Director, part-time Music Director, and a Secretary. Beck’s provides a traditional and a non-traditional service, while offering scheduled programs for children through senior citizen. For more information and an application, go to www.beckschurch.com or contact the church secretary at 336-357-2369.

NORTH CAROLINA – St. Paul’s Reformed Church located in China Grove, NC is seeking a full/part-time pastor. Our Church is affiliated with the Evangelical Association of Reformed & Congregational Christian Churches (EA). Our 131 year old church is located in a small, rural community 30 miles north of Charlotte. We seek a pastor who is a compassionate and caring person, sensitive to others, and loves the Lord. We would like our new pastor to be an inspiring and caring person who is a good and effective presenter. Our new pastor will be a person who makes meaningful pastoral visits to those who are hospitalized and confined to home and/or care facilities. The ideal candidate will lead the church in spiritual and numerical growth; be a person who trusts in God and believes in the power of prayer. Interested applicants should submit a resume and salary requirements to the search committee by mail: St. Paul’s Reformed Church, Attn: Search Committee 811 N. Enochville Ave. China Grove, NC 28023 or by email to: mpeacock6871@gmail.com

NORTH DAKOTA – Beulah Congregational Church is seeking a full time pastor. Beulah Congregational Church is a historic church in Beulah N.D. We are a diverse congregation of all ages, from many different backgrounds, and from several different towns, but we find unity in our common faith in Jesus Christ. We are a reformational and evangelical church. We uphold key reformational beliefs such as the inspiration and authority of the Bible, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We observe two sacraments-Holy Baptism (including infant baptism) and Holy Communion. We are a family church. Our worship is inter-generational, we have an active Sunday School for all ages, youth programs for our children and children of the community (who don’t attend our church) and educational opportunities for men, women, youth, and children. To obtain a full profile of the church or to submit an application, please contact Marvin Sutheimer,Box 242, Zap, N.D. 58580, Phone (701)948-2805, or msutheimer@yahoo.com. Our Church website is http://beulahcongregational.com

PENNSYLVANIA – Immanuel Leidy’s church is seeking a full-time ordained minister for the position of Senior Pastor to serve our congregation. We are a reformed, non-denominational church, affirming that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. We are a 400+ member church located in the Philadelphia suburbs, with 150+ year tenure serving the local community and the world. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ which is evidenced in daily life and exhibited through the character qualities as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. The ideal candidate should be experienced in Biblically based,, expositional preaching that will both feed and challenge the flock in their spiritual growth. This position requires strong administrative skills that will lead and help develop 9+ staff and the elder board. We desire someone gifted in teaching the Word to a variety of ages and abilities of understanding and to arrange for learning opportunities across a spectrum of biblical themes. The candidate must be able to aid in developing the lay leadership both in their spiritual walk and their leadership qualities. Compensation package will include salary and benefits. Interested parties should read the full Job Description and follow the steps to apply at www.leidyschurch.org/jobs

WYOMING – Zion Congregational Church in Cheyenne, WY is looking for an experienced pastor for our independent, evangelical, Bible-centered church. We are a small congregation of mostly older people looking to begin fresh service and growth. We need someone to lead, teach, and help us grow. The potential candidate must be comfortable with infant baptism/confirmation process, home and hospital visitation, a traditional worship service, and working with church leadership to facilitate growth initiatives. Masters degree and agreement with our statement of faith required. We would be open to a part-time or full-time Pastor based on your availability. To Apply: send resume to zioncongchurch@aol.com Visit http://www.zioncongregational.org for more details on the church and search.