Interim Pastor at Beckwith Hills CRC (Grand Rapids, MI)

Beckwith Hills CRC is seeking an experienced pastor to serve as Interim Pastor beginning on November 27, 2022. This position would require an approximate 6-9 month commitment as we transition between fulltime pastors.

Interim Pastor Job Description - Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church

Qualifications:

• ordained Minister of the Word in the CRCNA
• believes in the inerrant and infallible Word of God.
• experienced in preaching and pastoral care
• available starting November 27 (Advent) and is willing to commit for six to nine months.

Duties and responsibilities:

• preach three to four Sunday mornings with the exception of Mission Emphasis Sunday.
• offer the congregational prayer once a month
• administer communion on scheduled Sundays, as well as Maundy Thursday, April 6
• participate in worship planning with the Director of Music and Worship monthly
• officiate at baptisms as needed
• officiate at member funerals as needed
• provide sermon text and themes for the Director of Worship and Music three weeks prior to each service
• provide emergency pastoral care in situations such as hospitalizations or death in the family or situations where the elder or Household of Faith requests additional assistance
• provide informed objective observations and suggestions to the pastor search committee
• spend time getting to know the congregation, listening to them and caring for the church family

Housing:

• Housing is not readily available, help can be provided if needed

Compensation:

• a weekly stipend of $625 will be provided, paid once per month
• mileage for church-related travel will be paid at 62.5c per mile
• Sunday services where preaching is not required will result in a $200 reduction in compensation to pay for pulpit supply.

Please contact Doug Vanderwell with inquiries at 616-460-6584 or [email protected]