Congregational Renewal & Discipleship Strategist

Christian Reformed Church In North America Foundation; Michigan; Remote; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contribution

Four weeks vacation

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Christian Reformed Church In North America Foundation seeks a Ministry Consultant to advance Thrive’s renewal and discipleship initiatives across the U.S. and Canada. The role emphasizes equipping local churches, coaching leaders, and guiding strategic planning within a flexible remote work schedule.

The candidate should bring a Master’s degree in theology/ministry and significant pastoral leadership experience, with a strong track record in collaborative training and missional discernment.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of a CRC congregation and sign covenant.
• Proven public speaking and group facilitation experience.
• Ability to develop learning communities and guide strategic planning.
• Skilled at translating theology into practical tools using adult learning principles.
• Experience working cross-culturally with diverse communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
• Solid organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
• Intermediate digital communication skills including virtual platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Thrive’s renewal pathway and discipleship cohorts.
• Provide tools and coaching to churches and classes.
• Help congregations define missional mandate and create five-year plans.
• Deliver consultation and training on missional identity and discipleship.
• Guide nine-month cohort journey with workshops and tool-building.
• Develop contextual discipleship materials rooted in Reformed theology.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Coaching

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Digital communication

Education

Master’s degree in pastoral ministry/theology/education

Ordination or eligibility for ordination preferred

Advanced pastoral leadership experience

Job description

Christian Reformed Church In North America Foundation seeks a Ministry Consultant to advance Thrive’s renewal and discipleship initiatives across the U.S. and Canada. The role emphasizes equipping local churches, coaching leaders, and guiding strategic planning within a flexible remote work schedule.

The candidate should bring a Master’s degree in theology/ministry and significant pastoral leadership experience, with a strong track record in collaborative training and missional discernment.