Ministry Opportunities
CONNECTICUT - Independent Congregational Church of 40 active members in Sharon, Connecticut is seeking a pastor to provide spiritual leadership. This is a full time position with salary, parsonage and full benefits (range 105K – 122K). The ideal candidate will be credentialed and ordained with a Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary. Pastor and family are expected to be an active part of our church community. Interested applicants can request an application package which includes a full position description and church profile. The deadline for submitting a completed package is February 15, 2024. Inquiries can be made to Robert Slagel. His email is: bobslagel@yahoo.com Mailing address is: Sharon Congregational Church, 25 Main Street, P.O. Box 6, Sharon, CT 06069. The church website is: https://sharoncongregationalchurch.org
Indiana – First Reformed Church, located in the small conservative town of Bluffton, IN, is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor. The Pastor must be theologically sound and uphold the authority of God's Word. The Pastor is responsible for strategic planning and staff coordination in the execution of the church's purpose, function, and mission. The Pastor serves as director to ordained and lay staff and lay volunteers, and leads, evaluates, and mentors existing staff in their respective areas of ministry. The Pastor oversees and executes the administration of the church through appropriate staff and lay leadership teams and ensures the completion of ministry, business, facility, and logistical support functions through staff and lay volunteers. The Pastor will file monthly reports to the church consistory on ministry accomplishments and activities and also record any church member funerals, dedications, and baptisms, as well as the names of new members who have joined the church.
Qualifications of the Senior Pastor:
Qualifications of the Senior Pastor:
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a pastor.
- A bachelor’s degree in biblical studies or an area of theology preferred.
- Must be ordained in their faith, and their credentials recognized by the EA.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong speaking and presentation skills.
- Good active listening and willingness to help.
- Service-oriented with genuine care for the well-being of people.
- Excellent social perceptiveness and engagement.
- Must be able to pass a background check, which includes both criminal and credit history.
- Must be in agreement with the church's doctrinal statement.
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If you feel you are being called to fulfill our Senior Pastor need, please contact us at firstref@adamswells.com.
If you feel you are being called to fulfill our Senior Pastor need, please contact us at firstref@adamswells.com.
INDIANA - The Fort Branch Yoked Parish comprises St. Paul’s and St. Lucas United Church of Christ (UCC). Our churches are situated in the rural community of Fort Branch, Indiana, in the southwestern part of the state. While we are presently affiliated with the UCC, we have also aligned ourselves with the Evangelical Association. Currently, we are in search of a devoted and compassionate full-time pastor who can guide us. With deep-rooted traditions, we seek a pastor who can lead us confidently into the future. Our congregation spans various age groups, and we are in need of someone who can effectively connect with individuals of all ages. Any interested individual should submit a resume to ftbranchucc@gmail.com
Indiana – Salem UCC (an EA-affiliated congregation) is currently seeking a person who wants to win young people for Jesus Christ. We are looking for a Youth Pastor or Youth Director who has a passion to see young people make a life-changing decision for Jesus, coordinate a youth department that is seeking to pour God's word into students from grade 3 to 12, have a positive impact on parents, have a servant heart within the church and community, and work well with others as we continue to build a team that is looking to be a community-changer for Jesus. Salem is a Bible-believing-and-preaching church that believes in being intentional in making a difference for Christ. Salem is found in the historic setting of Huntingburg, IN, in Southern Indiana.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Pastor Jeff Donihue at jdonihue66@yahoo.com or call (812) 683-2213 for more information.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Pastor Jeff Donihue at jdonihue66@yahoo.com or call (812) 683-2213 for more information.
KANSAS – St. Paul’s of Holyrood (a small EA-affiliated congregation in the heart of Kansas) is looking for a part-time Pastor to lead our congregation. We are looking for someone who loves the Lord Jesus Christ and is an inspired and compelling preacher who encourages people to apply their faith in daily life. We are looking for someone who works well with children and is effective in working with young people. With growth the position could become a full-time in the future. We offer a Parsonage with paid utilities as part of the benefit package. We are looking for someone who is ordained/licensed or is eligible to be ordained/licensed and have his/her credentials recognized by the Evangelical Association https://evangelicalassociation.org The candidate must be able to pass a background check. For additional information please request a Church profile that provides more information about us and our community. Please send inquiries to maxineradenberg@gmail.com
New York – Amber Congregational Church is searching for a Pastor to set the spiritual tone of the church, provide leadership for the ministry of the congregation, equip our members for the work of ministry inside and outside the church, and make disciples through the preaching of God's Word. We are in a rural community outside Syracuse, NY, located by Otisco Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. The church is affiliated with the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference.
If you are interested in applying, send your resume and a personal statement of faith to gailfrary@gmail.com. To learn more about our church, visit our website. We will share a detailed position description and information about our church upon request.
If you are interested in applying, send your resume and a personal statement of faith to gailfrary@gmail.com. To learn more about our church, visit our website. We will share a detailed position description and information about our church upon request.
North Carolina – Grace Lower Stone Reformed Church (recently affiliated with the EA) is located near Rockwell, NC, approximately 30 miles northeast of Charlotte. It is one of the oldest churches in North Carolina, organized around 1750 as a Reformed congregation. As such, we are looking for a Pastor who appreciates our Reformed theology and traditions. The Pastor we are seeking should have a Master of Divinity degree and will be a person of prayer who is a strong spiritual leader proclaiming the Bible as the true Word of our one and only God. The Pastor should be someone who can both effectively minister to the sick, aged, and youth while also having a strong sense of direction for the church's needs.
Grace Lower Stone Reformed Church is financially stable with no debt and offers a comprehensive salary/benefits package. The candidate can be assured that their resume will be prayerfully and confidentially reviewed and discussed as we follow God's hand in our search for our next spiritual leader. A church profile and other information are available upon request.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. For more information, call: (704) 279-4176 (church office). Email: gracelowerstone@charlotte.twcbc.com. Attention: Pastor Search Committee. Our website is Grace Lower Stone Reformed Church.
Grace Lower Stone Reformed Church is financially stable with no debt and offers a comprehensive salary/benefits package. The candidate can be assured that their resume will be prayerfully and confidentially reviewed and discussed as we follow God's hand in our search for our next spiritual leader. A church profile and other information are available upon request.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. For more information, call: (704) 279-4176 (church office). Email: gracelowerstone@charlotte.twcbc.com. Attention: Pastor Search Committee. Our website is Grace Lower Stone Reformed Church.
North Dakota – St. John Church is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead a church with a rich heritage. St. John is a church in Hebron, ND, formerly a member of the Evangelical and Reformed denomination, now affiliated with the UCC and the EA. We are a 250-member church located in rural North Dakota with 130+ years of tenure serving a largely agricultural community. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
We are a conservative church within the UCC, having recently voted to affiliate with the EA. We uphold key reformational beliefs, such as the inspiration and authority of the Bible and salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We observe two sacraments – Baptism (which we believe is to be administered to both infants and adults) and Holy Communion. We are a family church with intergenerational worship streaming our services weekly on YouTube, and we have an active adult Bible Study.
We are a small congregation of mostly older members looking to embrace service and growth. We need someone to lead, teach, and help us grow. The potential candidate must be comfortable with home and hospital visitation and a traditional worship service and join us in taking an active part in our community. We are seeking a Pastor who will work with us to revitalize our membership.
St. John Church is financially stable and offers a comprehensive salary/benefits package. We can't wait to meet you! Our future Pastor should be willing to seek standing or recognition of standing with the UCC and the EA.
If you believe God may be calling you for this position, please email us for our church profile and to send your resume. For further information or clarification, contact the Pastoral Search Committee at stjohnhebronnd@gmail.com.
We are a conservative church within the UCC, having recently voted to affiliate with the EA. We uphold key reformational beliefs, such as the inspiration and authority of the Bible and salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We observe two sacraments – Baptism (which we believe is to be administered to both infants and adults) and Holy Communion. We are a family church with intergenerational worship streaming our services weekly on YouTube, and we have an active adult Bible Study.
We are a small congregation of mostly older members looking to embrace service and growth. We need someone to lead, teach, and help us grow. The potential candidate must be comfortable with home and hospital visitation and a traditional worship service and join us in taking an active part in our community. We are seeking a Pastor who will work with us to revitalize our membership.
St. John Church is financially stable and offers a comprehensive salary/benefits package. We can't wait to meet you! Our future Pastor should be willing to seek standing or recognition of standing with the UCC and the EA.
If you believe God may be calling you for this position, please email us for our church profile and to send your resume. For further information or clarification, contact the Pastoral Search Committee at stjohnhebronnd@gmail.com.
Ohio – Emanuel's Christian Church, located in the rural community outside the village of New Bavaria, OH, is seeking a part-time Pastor called by God to serve as the spiritual leader/shepherd of the congregation. Emanuel's is affiliated with the EA. The Pastor is responsible to God and the church to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach the Bible, to provide Christian leadership in all areas of the church, and to engage in the pastoral care of the congregation.
Interested applicants should email questions, cover letters, and resumes to emanuelsccsearchcomm@gmail.com.
Interested applicants should email questions, cover letters, and resumes to emanuelsccsearchcomm@gmail.com.
Pennsylvania – Jacob's Church seeks a part-time Youth Leader. The church is in New Tripoli, PA, a rural area in Northeast Pennsylvania, with weekly church attendance of 125 to 150. We are excited for what God is doing in our church, and we are looking for a special person to join us in our vision to bring the Good News of God's Kingdom to this area. We are excited to see the Kingdom grow as we look toward the future. The candidate filling this role will be an important part of Jacob's Church Ministry team. The Youth Leader will provide spiritual guidance and biblical teachings to youth of all ages and young adults. The Youth Leader’s other responsibilities include establishing and directing youth services and activities for the church, as well as conducting community outreach events. She or he will work collaboratively with church leadership to provide programming and relational ministry to our teens as well as provide support to expand our current children's ministries program, such as the children's church and VBS. We strive to build a ministry that is built on a relational ministry model, as we believe that disciples grow best in relationships and the community. For a complete position description, please visit our website.
Pennsylvania – Historic Host Church (dating back to 1727) and currently located at 80 Host Church Road in Bernville, PA, in Western Berks County, is seeking a shepherd who can provide prayerful and spiritual leadership in our mission to reach out in our rural community, helping us grow our church and the Kingdom of God. We are an EA church with a small congregation of predominantly active senior citizens seeking a Pastor who is able to teach the Bible as God's Word. This individual should model this in his or her personal life and be able to disciple others (no matter what age) in their Christian growth and faith. It is our hope that this person will help us reach out and build a congregation which more thoroughly involves all age groups. Upon request, we would be glad to share our Statement of Faith. Please send resume to hostchurch@outlook.com.
Pennsylvania – St. Thomas Church, a conservative, evangelical, congregational, nondenominational church in Bernville, PA, formerly UCC but currently associated with the EA, is seeking an experienced, seminary-trained Senior Pastor who is an effective preacher and speaker, compassionate and caring, and will care for the spiritual needs of the congregation. We are looking for a person who will encourage people to relate their faith to their daily lives and have a strong commitment and loyalty to their faith. The candidate must be effective in planning and leading worship, possess a sense of direction for their ministry, and work to build a sense of fellowship among the people with whom they work.
St. Thomas Church is a group of Christian believers who worship in an 800-seat architecturally pleasing sanctuary (1897) and a 400+ seat multipurpose addition (2002). We are located in a beautiful, rural setting that is only 10 miles away from major shopping areas. In addition, the area boasts a wealth of recreational and cultural attractions. We welcome any pastoral candidate who agrees with our core values and ministries.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic congregation that seeks to share God's love, you may request a church profile and pastor questionnaire by contacting us at stthomaschurchsearch@gmail.com or downloading from our website under the Pastor Search tab. After reviewing our church profile, you may submit your resume via email to stthomaschurchsearch@gmail.com along with a completed questionnaire.
St. Thomas Church is a group of Christian believers who worship in an 800-seat architecturally pleasing sanctuary (1897) and a 400+ seat multipurpose addition (2002). We are located in a beautiful, rural setting that is only 10 miles away from major shopping areas. In addition, the area boasts a wealth of recreational and cultural attractions. We welcome any pastoral candidate who agrees with our core values and ministries.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic congregation that seeks to share God's love, you may request a church profile and pastor questionnaire by contacting us at stthomaschurchsearch@gmail.com or downloading from our website under the Pastor Search tab. After reviewing our church profile, you may submit your resume via email to stthomaschurchsearch@gmail.com along with a completed questionnaire.
Virginia – Congregational Christian Fellowship Church (CCFC), located in Winchester, VA, is looking for a part-time Pastor to lead the church ministry. CCFC is a small, biblically based, nondenominational church affiliated with the EA and the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.
The part-time minister will be responsible for the following:
The part-time minister will be responsible for the following:
- Lead worship services.
- Participate in special functions.
- Provide counseling and other spiritual healing as needed.
- Officiate weddings, funerals, dedications, baptisms, and other special ceremonies.
- Attend church council meetings.
Candidates must be deeply committed to the Christian faith and believe in the Holy Trinity of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and have the desire to accept and introduce all people to Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
To apply, please send a resume and written sermon or link to a video sermon to alexanderjeanie@gmail.com or mail to CCFC, Attention: Pulpit Committee, 2908 Middle Rd, Winchester, VA 22602.
To apply, please send a resume and written sermon or link to a video sermon to alexanderjeanie@gmail.com or mail to CCFC, Attention: Pulpit Committee, 2908 Middle Rd, Winchester, VA 22602.