Full-Time Sole Pastor at Ebenezer Reformed Church (Byron, IL)

Our mission statement: "Love God, Love People, Serve the Community" represents what we are looking for in our pastoral leader.  We are looking for a leader who will allow themself to be lead by the Holy Spirit in teaching us Bible based lessons, guiding us in how we can best show people God's love through our lives and walking alongside us as we utilize our God given gifts to be His hands and feet while serving the community.

ERC was established by German settlers in 1855 and joined the classis of Wisconsin in 1869.  Tradition is a large part of Ebenezer and its history.   However, as a church we know that we can never lose sight of the future that God has planned for us as individuals or as a church body.  Ebenezer is a very friendly and caring family. These attributes thus spill over into our style of worship.  The morning service starts with a Call to Worship that sets the tone for praise and worship to inspire us to be totally involved, not just spectators. Through various Bible Studies, we offer opportunities to draw closer to God and attempt to discern what His will is for individuals and our church.

Ebenezer Reformed Church (ERC) is a small church which sits in a triangle between the towns of Byron (population 3,784) Oregon (population 3,604) and Stillman Valley (population 1,075).  These numbers represent populations of the villages and do not include numerous sub-divisions outside of the city limits. The three towns listed are all less than six miles from the church.  Our attendance averages 40 worshippers per service. Recently, we have been celebrating young families joining us in worship.  We take this as a reminder and promise of God's plans for ERC's purpose in furthering His kingdom.

The majority (close to 90%) of the members of Ebenezer live within twelve miles of the church.  In that same twelve mile circle, there are over twenty-five other churches of various denominations.  This number does include one other RCA church, Elim Reformed in Kings located 12 miles east of Ebenezer.  

There is adequate grocery shopping as well as a number of pharmacies in the twelve mile circle around the church.  For clothing and other major shopping needs most people will travel to the Dixon, Rockford or Rochelle areas. 

Numerous outdoor recreational opportunities exist in the general area.  There are four state parks; Lowden Miller near Oregon, White Pines, near Polo, about fifteen miles away, Castle Rock, south of Oregon, and Lowden State Park, near Oregon.  Most of these parks offer camping and hiking trails.  The Rock River that flows through both Byron and Oregon offers the activities of boating and fishing.  Additionally, there is an RCA affiliated campground called The King’s Camp located near Chana, IL, which is approximately 6 miles from our church. The 200 acre facility offers camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing and swimming. Our annual church picnic and worship service is held there in the summer. 

Ebenezer Reformed Church wants to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whatever capacity He has planned for us.  We look forward to and are excited to discover who God has planned to lead us.  Please know, we have been praying for that person and our future together.

More detailed information can be found within our church profile at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bO7j6CMNxBMs0h4m35BDrLIE3smKdY2E4XgdFcnEkjE/edit?usp=sharing .