Ministry Consultant - The Christian Reformed Church in North America
Grand Rapids, MI
About the Job
Description
PURPOSE/OVERVIEW:
To provide leadership for Thrive’s efforts to support the wellbeing of pastors, so that pastors flourish in ministry, and to engage in consultation work with congregations and pastors as needed.
Compensation: $89,688 / year USD or $91,258 / year CAD
This position offers a flexible work schedule, attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution) and three weeks vacation.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.
To provide leadership for Thrive’s efforts to support the wellbeing of pastors, so that pastors flourish in ministry, and to engage in consultation work with congregations and pastors as needed.
Compensation: $89,688 / year USD or $91,258 / year CAD
This position offers a flexible work schedule, attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution) and three weeks vacation.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Develop and curate resources that support pastoral wellbeing at milestone and important transition moments in pastoral vocation, including opportunities for coaching, spiritual direction, and care for pastors, including sabbatical and continuing education opportunities.
- Identify, utilize, and provide access to assessment tools related to pastor wellbeing and vocational discernment.
- Manage Thrive’s Thriving Together in Ministry initiatives
- Develop and oversee the mentoring program for newly ordained Ministers of the Word.
- Serve as a key member in planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating Thrive’s Pastors Gathering
- Participate in the work of the Engage Team and collaborate closely with Thrive’s other ministry consultants to identify and respond to needs and opportunities for overall congregational health.
- Work with other Thrive ministry consultants to provide consultation to pastors, ministry staff, and councils in situations of transition or conflict including the identification of systemic or individual dynamics that call for intensive responses of assessment, mediation, restoration, or healing.
- Work collaboratively with counterparts in other parts of the CRCNA ecosystem, including the Director of Candidacy, and staff within Resonate, Calvin University, and Calvin Theological Seminary.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external persons and organizations involved in pastor/clergy wellbeing.
- Provide coaching to pastors as time allows and as is needed.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by Ministry Leader - Engage.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
none
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation, or of a church in ecclesiastical fellowship with the CRCNA, and agreement with the doctrine of the church signified by signing a covenant statement.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, leadership and administrative skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to, and capacity for, working as part of a team.
- Capacity for working cross-culturally.
- Demonstrated intermediate computer and digital communication skills.
- Understanding of CRC history, changing culture, and polity is required.
- Bilingual (English, Spanish, and/or Korean) fluency is preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in pastoral ministry, social work, clinical counseling, or related fields required.
- Significant biblical/theological education and understanding is required.
- Extensive experience in pastoral leadership is preferred.
- Ordination in the Christian Reformed Church is beneficial.
- Advanced training, certification, or experience in Clinical Pastoral Education, clinical counseling, spiritual direction, coaching, restorative practices, or similar is beneficial.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to travel in Canada and the United States as needed.
Full-time Benefits
Benefits may be pro-rated based on # of hours worked per week:
- Work-Life Balance
- Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
- Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
- Benefits include Health, Welfare, & Retirement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world
Source : The Christian Reformed Church in North America
