Part-Time Associate Pastor at Evergreen Ministries (Hudsonville, MI)

Our mission at Evergreen is to grow passionate followers of Jesus. To grow, we need a healthy root system. The roots, the core values, that help Evergreen flourish are summarized in the acronymn ARTS: authenticity, recovery, text, and service. As we attend to these roots in the soil of community and prayer, we see God's goodness at work among us.

The Associate Pastor is integral to the fulfilling of this mission. The Associate Pastor works closely with the Lead Pastor and other church leaders to provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and discipleship opportunities as we seek to grow as passionate followers of Jesus.  

Roles & Responsibilities

Pastoral Care

• Provide leadership, training, and support for the Pastoral Care Council. 
• Participate in monthly Council meetings, offering pastoral insight when appropriate. 
• Assist Pastoral Care Elders and Lead Pastor in providing compassionate care in times of need, including hospital and home visits.  

Preaching and Sacraments 

• Preach relevant sermons that are rooted in Scripture and engage our entire community (about twelve sermons per year). 
• Thoughtfully and graciously administer sacraments during worship services.
• Meet with candidates for baptism (or their parents) to deepen their understanding of the mystery of baptism.    

Adult Discipleship

• Prioritize one’s own spiritual formation by practicing spiritual disciplines and growing in one’s life of prayer.
• Teach and facilitate discipleship courses that grow passionate followers of Jesus, as time permits.
• Seek out spiritual conversations on Sunday mornings and throughout the week, remaining relationally engaged and spiritually present to the life of Evergreen.

Qualifications

• Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Christian Reformed Church, Reformed Church in America, or other denomination in communion with the CRC. 
• Demonstrates a growing love for Jesus Christ, reflected in authentic love for others, and sustained by spiritual disciplines and a life of prayer.  
• Spiritual gifts of empathy, teaching, and preaching. 
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. 
• Proven ability to work as a team player within a collaborative environment.