Full-Time Pastor

Reformed Church in America (Bahrain); Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa, seeks a pastor (or pastoral team) to live out unity as we minister to our community and world, embracing the gifts of all members and welcoming women into all offices and children to the Lord's Supper, which we celebrate weekly.

Candidates should be committed to the Reformed tradition and to excellent preaching and teaching; the pastor will work collaboratively with us through conversations, informal counseling, and pastoral visits.

Qualifications

• Committed to the Reformed tradition and to excellent preaching and teaching.
• Ability to minister to all ages through conversations, informal counseling, and visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and preaching in weekly services.
• Provide pastoral care and counseling to members.
• Collaborate with church leadership on vision and ministry initiatives.

Skills

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral care

Counseling

Job description

Covenant Christian Reformed Church is seeking a pastor (or pastoral team) to work with us as we live together in unity and minister to our community and our world. Covenant is located in Sioux Center, Iowa, a growing and vibrant college town in Northwest Iowa. It draws students and faculty from Dordt University.

Candidates should be committed to the Reformed tradition and to excellent preaching and teaching. Covenant is an intergenerational congregation, so our pastor should enjoy ministering to persons of all ages through conversations, informal counseling, and pastoral visits.

We are looking for a person who will work collaboratively and creatively with us as we continually try to live out our calling in God's world. He or she will embrace Covenant's commitment to developing and affirming the gifts of all its members, including welcoming women into all offices and children to the Lord's Supper, which we celebrate weekly. We seek to be a place of peace and welcome in the spirit of Romans 15:7, regardless of ecclesiastical or political context. For more information, contact Sally Jongsma, chair of the Search Committee at [e-mail].