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

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 – Shiloh Reformed Church in Faith, NC, is seeking a Part-time Organist. QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Must be able to follow the conducting and direction of the Minister of Music. (2) Must be able to read and play piano and organ music. (3) Must be willing to play an electronic organ. (4) Music Degree preferred but not required. RESPONSIBILITIES include: (1) The Organist will play for all church services, regular or special as determined by the Pastor and/or Consistory. (2) The Organist will play for the funerals of all church members for additional compensation. If not available, the Organist will assist in securing a substitute. (3) The Organist will accompany all adult choir rehearsals. (4) If the Organist is unavailable due to illness or vacation, the Organist will work with the Minister of Music or the Chairperson of the Music Committee to secure a substitute. (5) The Organist will work with the Minister of Music in planning the music for the church year. (6) Attendance at staff meetings is preferable. (7) Playing for weddings is not part of the Organist job description; however, the organist may be hired to play for a wedding for an agreed upon fee. (7) The Organist may purchase music with the approval of the Minister of Music. Music purchased with church funds will be the property of the church. (8) The Organist will serve as an ex-officio (nonvoting member of the Music Committee.

Website: www.shilohreformedchurch.com For more information, please contact the church office by phone at 704-279-2260 or by email pastor@shilohreformedchurch.com

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 – Are you the pastor God has chosen for us? Salem Church in Waynesboro is a small, rural independent congregation (affiliated with the Evangelical Association) in south central Pennsylvania seeking a pastor to fill the full- time position vacated by the retirement, after 23 years, of the current pastor. We are biblically based, nurturing, service minded, and missions focused and looking for a new spiritual leader for our 120 active members. If you believe that God may be calling you for this position please send your resume to: Salem Church, 4881 Salem Church Rd., Waynesboro, PA 17268 or email to: salemchurch@pa.net Our website is: www.salemchurchpa.org

PENNSYLVANIA – St. John’s Morgan Hill in Easton, PA is looking for a full time Senior Pastor. We trace our beginnings at this location to 1842. Formerly a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, then the United Church of Christ, we became an independent congregation and joined the EA in 2006.

We are seeking a pastor who will demonstrate a deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ, have earned a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary, affirm historic confessions of the Reformed tradition including the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Heidelberg Catechism, be an Evangelical in dedication to reaching people in our community and the world with the Good News and saving grace of Jesus Christ, and be in agreement with the “Statement of Faith”, “Core Values”, and “Issues and Core Beliefs” of the EA. St. John’s Church primarily practices infant baptism and affirms the role of women in ministry.

Candidate reviews are beginning now and will continue until the successful candidate is chosen. We encourage interested candidates to apply by June 28, 2021. For more information on that, you can view their full church profile at https://drive.google.com/file/d/12QqZYO05PkqH05AtNxrhuubU9AeEylZo/view?usp=sharing

PENNSYLVANIA – Peace and St. Peter’s UCC Churches are seeking a full-time pastor. Known together as the Lykens Valley Charge, our churches are less than 5 miles apart and have a 50+ year history of sharing a pastor and working cooperatively to support each other. We are in rural Pennsylvania, just north of Harrisburg, yet we have a Wal-Mart within 5 miles of the churches. We have fishing on the river, golfing, walking trails, a wildlife park, and other fun things to do locally. Because larger cities are nearby, within a 45-minute drive, you will find universities, museums, sports venues, hospitals, state parks, and amusement parks. We are also within a 3-hour drive to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Both churches are excited to begin a new journey with a pastor who will value our traditions, yet bring energy and new ideas to our congregations as we plan to grow our youth and young adult ministries by adding more contemporary components to our worship. If you value UCC Faithful and Welcoming Principles (http://faithfulandwelcoming.org a conservative fellowship in the UCC), singing praises to our Lord, and have a desire to partner with us to grow our ministry, we pray that the Spirit will move you to learn more about us. We can’t wait to meet you! Our future pastor should be willing seek ordination or recognition of ordination with the UCC. The Penn Central Conference of the UCC, of which we are a part, values and supports the diversity of both liberal and conservative churches in the conference. To obtain a full profile or obtain more information, please contact: Sherri Keiter-Reed, Search Committee Chairperson at sreed@epix.net . Peace Church Website: https://sites.google.com/site/peaceucc0316/home ( Please note that these churches are in the United Church of Christ denomination and are 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 the search committee to determine if the candidate is a good theological fit for the congregation.)

PENNSYLVANIA – St. Paul’s Church of Stowe Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time pastor who loves the Lord and holds firmly to the inerrant word of God. He should be gifted in preaching, strengthening, revitalizing and building up our church as well as community outreach. We are a small, older congregation located in a small residential neighborhood bordering Pottstown, PA. To obtain a full profile of St. Paul’s Church and/or submit an application, contact Bruce Surgeoner at brap2@outlook.com Church website is https://stpaulschurchstowe.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

TEXAS – Redeemer United Church is seeking a full-time pastor. We are located in the bedroom community of Zuehl, about twenty miles northeast of San Antonio. Our church is unique in that it has the feel of a “country church” while serving fast-growing surrounding areas. Although in the United Church of Christ, we are a conservative church ministering to the needs of the largely conservative communities we serve. The ideal candidate will be emotionally mature, approachable, personable and sincere in ministering to all age groups. We are seeking a pastor who places an emphasis on delivering a strong sermon using storytelling and illustrations to teach biblical principles that are relevant to congregants’ everyday interactions with their families, co-workers and the community. We expect our new pastor will embrace Redeemer’s rich traditions while also developing a more dynamic, engaging and spiritually enriching worship service. For more information or to submit a resume, contact the Redeemer pastoral search committee at ourpastorsearch@yahoo.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 the search committee to determine if the candidate is a good theological fit for the congregation.)