It's not too early to start your planning for RCA Disability Awareness Sunday - October 15th 2023 (see link for the RCA resources). Please consider using these resources to address the access to belonging and inclusion in your congregations. Prepare the way to the fullness of the kingdom of God.
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Grace Reformed Church
2815 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ
Grace Reformed Church seeks a part-time pastor, 20-25 hours per week, who will assist in growing and guiding the congregation in their faith journey.
Since 1875, Grace Reformed Church has served the Lord in our community. Located in Edison, Central New Jersey, the church is an hour from New York City and Philadelphia. The church is located about 20 minutes from New Brunswick, NJ home to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, and directly across from the campus of Middlesex College. The church is convenient to several large hospitals and shopping centers. It is accessible to the New Jersey Turnpike. Our small but diverse church family provides spiritual nourishment, Christian fellowship, and opportunity for community service.
The Pastor will:
Be ordained (or eligible for ordination) in one of the Formula of Agreement churches: the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Reformed Church in America
Preach on Sunday mornings and for occasional special services
Interpret Scripture, preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, encourage us in our faith, lead and develop creative liturgy
Provide visitation either in person, by zoom or telephone to members of the congregation
Possess a desire and ability to walk with and guide us to grow the church
Outreach to the community and presence at community events
Work with church leadership to develop strategies to better relate with our community at large
Inspire youth of the community and church through music, outreach to local schools, development of healthy relationships
Share an appreciation for the heritage and history of the congregation
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest along with their Curriculum Vitae, (CV), to
The Rev. Scott D. Brown, a classis-advisor to the church: revscottbrown@cnrc.church
Marbletown Reformed Church, in Stone Ridge, NY is faithfully praying and actively searching for their next pastor. Located between New York City and Albany, MRC sees this part-time position as a wonderful opportunity for an ordained minister in specialized ministry, a recent retiree, or one interested in sharing a call with another local congregation. The church profile is available at the RCA Ministry Services Office, ministryservices@rca.org
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Congratulations to our new President, Rev. Deborah Pierce, our new Vice President, Rev. Gene Ryan, and to Rev. Steve Eckert who was elected to another term as our Stated Clerk. We are grateful for their willingness to serve, for the service of our outgoing President, Rev. James Brumm, and for the service of all the delegates to our annual meeting - thank you!
Steve Eckert, Gene Ryan, & Debbie Pierce
Delegates at work
Joint worship with the Synod of New York
Clover Hill Reformed Church, a traditional, homey congregation with an active core of about 30 congregants, is seeking a part-time pastor (about 24 hours/week).
Like many churches who have had a long-time pastorate (ours was almost forty years), our path forward has had many twists and turns. Almost eight years after this pastor’s retirement, we have completed a full self study and are looking forward to our next season. We have active ministry teams that oversee all the work of the church led by a group of committed servant leaders. We are committed to each other, our community and God, and need the support of a pastor who will help translate these commitments into action, growth and ministry.
The part-time position would be about 24 hours and involve leading worship, pastoral care, and working with our teams to develop new strategies for outreach. The pastor will be president of our Consistory. The candidate should be ordained, or eligible for ordination in either the RCA or one of our denominational partners (the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Christian Reformed Church in North America.)
Clover Hill Reformed Church is in Hillsborough New Jersey, which is in central New Jersey, almost equidistant between Philadelphia and New York and about 30 minutes from both the Princeton and New Brunswick Theological Seminaries. The church is located in a rural/suburban area with one of the top school systems in the State. The current parsonage is a vintage farmhouse and is adjacent to the church.
Workload and compensation will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Our church profile can be found here: https://www.cloverhillchurch.org/job-opportunities
To apply, please email our Search Team Chair, Marilyn Fineman, at m2fineman@gmail.com
JOBS
We are seeking to build a team that is enthusiastic about this vision and has experience learning, serving, and experimenting with ways to share the lifegiving, liberating, and loving message of Jesus Christ. Because of this, and because we have several ministry areas in need of leadership, we are approaching our search process a little differently.
We are looking for a kind of person…
Committed Christian. Can speak critically, compassionately, intelligently, and with conviction about how the life-giving, liberating, and loving work of Jesus animates their own life and sense of call to inclusive ministry.
Collaborative. Enjoys the process of ideation and problem-solving with others, receiving constructive feedback, appreciates diverse perspectives, and is self-aware.
Open to Correction. A humble orientation to ministry, work, and execution that builds in feedback loops, is comfortable with admitting when things didn’t go as planned, and can approach failure with a growth mindset.
A Builder. Has experience building — and iterating on — programs, initiatives, or events which creatively and effectively meet the spiritual questions, needs, and growth edges of congregants that cultivate sustained engagement.
Integrity. Reliable, hard-working, honest, trustworthy, and generous spirited.
…TO LEAD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF MINISTRY:
Each position represents, roughly, a half-time set of responsibilities. If you are interested in a full-time position, please understand that you will need to express interest in two or more areas of ministry. (Rather than offer pre-bundled position descriptions, what we seek is to find the right people for the team who can lead our various ministries well.)
Musical Worship: Vocals – See position description for additional application requirements
Musical Worship: Instrumental – See position description for additional application requirements
Pastor for Liturgical Worship: Arts and Liturgy (*MDiv and Ordination Required)
Discipleship: Learning + Spiritual Growth
Discipleship: Service, Justice and Community Life
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30th, 2023
TO APPLY
FLSA status: Exempt
Commitment: Full-time/Part-time
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Compensation: Full-time $75,000-95,000, determined by responsibility, quality of experience, and ordination status
Submit the following materials to office@citychurchsf.org
Resume or CV
Cover letter(in letter or video format) that describes:
Why do you sense a call to join the ministries of City Church San Francisco?
The ways in which you have demonstrated the five characteristics described above in previous areas of ministry leadership.
What areas of ministry in which we seek leadership do you feel most gifted or called to serve?
Friends, please note that this retreat is for women in leadership roles in the church: pastor, elders, deacons, worship directors, Christian educators, chaplains, seminarians, faith-based non-profit executives, etc.
"So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labors as God did. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest." –Hebrews 4: 9-11a (NRSV)
Dear sister in ministry leadership (yes, you!),
You are invited to participate in the second annual She Is Called Sabbath Rest Retreat taking place April 14–16, 2023, amid the rolling hills of the Warwick Conference Center, in Warwick, New York. A gentle rhythm of renewing worship, revitalizing workshops, and restorative spiritual practices will be interwoven with rest, good food, and quality conversation. Optional visits to Warwick village and local ministries are also being planned.
This retreat is open to women leaders in all areas of ministry—pastors, elders, deacons, worship directors, Christian educators, chaplains, seminarians, faith-based non-profit executives, etc. Space is limited, so do not wait to register and ensure your spot. Registration is open through March 15.
To accommodate varying schedules, this retreat has been designed with one-night, two-night, and daytime options. Single and double occupancy will be available this year, with prices ranging from $120 to $225 per person. Retreat costs have been generously offset by support from the regional synods, Women’s Transformation and Leadership, and Next Generation Engagement. Please also note that you will be able to request additional accommodations during registration.
We look forward to experiencing this Eastertide retreat with you.
In lavish hope and joy,
Revs. Liz Testa and Anna Radcliffe,
on behalf of the retreat planning team
Grace Reformed Church
2815 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ
Grace Reformed Church seeks a part-time pastor, 20-25 hours per week, who will assist in growing and guiding the congregation in our faith journey.
Since 1875, Grace Reformed Church has served the Lord in our community. Located in Edison, Central New Jersey, the church is an hour from New York City and Philadelphia. The church is located about 20 minutes from New Brunswick, NJ home to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, and directly across from the campus of Middlesex College. The church is convenient to several large hospitals and shopping centers. It is accessible to the New Jersey Turnpike. Our small but diverse church family provides spiritual nourishment, Christian fellowship, and opportunity for community service.
The Pastor will:
· Be ordained (or eligible for ordination) in one of the Formula of Agreement churches: the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Reformed Church in America
· Preach on Sunday mornings and for occasional special services
· Interpret Scripture, preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, encourage us in our faith, lead and develop creative liturgy
· Provide visitation either in person, by zoom or telephone to members of the congregation
· Possess a desire and ability to walk with and guide us to grow the church
· Outreach to the community and presence at community events
· Work with church leadership to develop strategies to better relate with our community at large
· Inspire youth of the community and church through music, outreach to local schools, development of healthy relationships
· Share an appreciation for the heritage and history of the congregation
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest along with their Curriculum Vitae, (CV), to
The Rev. Dr. Donald J. Stager, Supervisor donjstager@gmail.com
