Full-Time Lead Pastor at Calvary CRC (Wyoming, MI)

Job Overview:

The Lead Pastor promotes the spiritual health, growth and wellbeing of the congregation through preaching, teaching, prayer and administration of the sacraments. The Lead Pastor is accountable to the Consistory in doctrine, life and duties. The Lead Pastor ensures that all of the ministries of the church are being implemented consistent with Scripture, the goals of the church and in accordance with the Reformed faith. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

1. Worship and Preaching

a. Promotes the vision and mission of Calvary Church to the congregation and the community.

b. Provides primary preaching responsibilities, sermon planning and coordinates the preaching schedule.

c. Coordinates worship services with worship/music coordinator and serves as worship leader.

d. Encourages spiritual growth and a daily walk of faith.

2. Congregational Life

a. Leads in empowerment of leaders and members in pastoral care.

b. Provides pastoral care to members and regular attenders.

c. Conducts baptisms, funerals, pre-marriage counseling, weddings and professions of faith. 

3. Discipleship, Outreach and Community Engagement

a. Coordinates and delegates responsibilities for discipleship ministries.

b. Promotes, coordinates and equips leaders and volunteers in outreach ministries.

c. Participates in and serves as a role model for outreach and community engagement.

d. Fosters a servant heart in the membership of Calvary.

e. Represents Calvary in church relations, ministerial groups and classis.

4. Leadership

a. Participates in Calvary’s Council and Consistory meetings.

b. Sets the direction for church staff, providing direct supervision and support.

5. Other duties as assigned by the Consistory of Calvary.

QUALIFICATION

1. Is a committed Christian demonstrating the Fruit of the Spirit, speaking freely about a personal relationship with the Lord.

2. Is an ordained minister in a Reformed church (CRC, RCA, PCUSA)—or qualified candidate.

3. Has a demonstrated ability to perform the job duties as detailed above and has the skills to provide clear leadership to staff.

To apply, please send a resume / CV, cover letter, and any other supporting information to the Pastor Search Team through this confidential email address: [email protected]. 

If you have any questions about the position or the search process, you may also email the committee at [email protected] or contact the church office at 616-534-0934. We will begin processing applications the last week of March. Contacts of any kind remain confidential to the committee.