Fulfill your calling through a career at Western Theological Seminary.
Working at Western
Western Theological Seminary is rooted in the historic Christian faith and seeks to be Reformed, evangelical, and ecumenical in its focus. With a full time faculty of 19, it offers four degree programs: the M.Div. in both residential and distance-learning formats, an M.A., a Th.M., and a D.Min. In addition, it offers a two graduate certificate programs, a graduate program for Christian Educators, and a dual-track M.Div./MSW program, as well as continuing education initiatives.
Western Theological Seminary is intentionally committed to a diverse faculty and staff. Women and members of racial-ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Open Faculty Positions
None at this time.
Open Staff Positions
Resources Management Librarian
Assist in achieving the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “prepare Christians called by God to lead the church” by serving as Resources Management Librarian, managing physical and electronic library resources, and providing patron access through acquisitions, serials, cataloging and metadata creation. The position is full-time in Beardslee Library, reporting to Ann Nieuwkoop, director of the library.
A full job description is available here.
To apply, please email a completed WTS Application for Employment with a cover letter and resume to Rayetta Perez, director of administration and human resources, by 5:00pm Monday, May 21, 2018.
Fill out the Optional Self-Identification Disclosure form.
Open Student Employment Positions
None at this time – please check back!
Open Ministry Positions (submitted by churches & organizations)
Updated May 18, 2018
Also: check out the latest positions listed on the Reformed Church in America website.
Lead Pastor—Living Water CRC in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking to fill this senior position. Please contact David@livingwatercrc.org for more information. Accepting applications until August 1. (posted 5/18/18)
Lead Pastor—enCompass Church in Roseville, MN–please visit their website for a full job description. Accepting applications until June 3. (posted 5/18/18)
Editorial Assistant, Baker Academic & Brazos Press in Ada, MI. The person will provide assistance in all aspects of the editorial process and possess a masters degree in biblical studies, theology, church history, or a related field and a desire to be involved with academic religious publishing. (Posted 5/18/18)
Pastor—St. Croix Reformed Church in the USVI is seeking an energetic pastor who can engage the congregational in activities beyond Sunday morning. For more information please contact stxreformed@gmail.com (posted 4/30/18)
Worship/Leadership—Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington, IA is seeking a person half-time to work with worship/leadership development. Worship–develop praise teams and worship experience. Leadership–equipping people to use their spiritual gifts. Please contact pastorscott@iowatelecom.net (posted 4/30/18)
Minister of Word and Sacrament—Readington Reformed Church, Readington, NJ. Visit their website for pastor’s job description or contact rrcsearch2017@gmail.com. (posted 4/26/18)
Senior Pastor—Christ’s Church in St. Peters, MO. Full description can be found on the church’s website. Application will be taken until June 1, 2018. (posted 4/17/18)
Pastoral Associate—Campus Chapel (ministry of the Christian Reformed Church to the U of M students) in Ann Arbor, MI. This person will work with the pastor in ministry and worship. Taking applications until June 30, 2018. For more information contact: ackermatt@gmail.com (posted 4/17/18)
Lead Pastor—Christ Community Church of Buena Park, CA. More information can be found on their website. (posted 4/11/18)
Pastor–Chandler Reformed Church in Chandler, MN. For church profile please contact elishia_christians@hotmail.com (posted 3/27/18)
Worship Arts Associate—Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Holland. More information can be found on the church’s website. (posted 3/23/18)
Pastor—American Reformed Church in Woodstock, MN is seeking a full time pastor to shepherd and assist this rural congregation with teaching and preaching the word of God. For more information please contact alk@chandlerfeed.com (posted 3/20/18)
Pastor—Holland Reformed Church in Holland NE is seeking a pastor with strong leadership skills and has the ability to enable the members of the congregation in it’s vision of becoming more missional locally and furthering God’s kingdom in our community and neighboring communities. For more information contact ednyhof@aol.com (posted 3/20/18)
Senior Pastor—Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes, NJ is seeking a full time pastor. For more information please contact search@pomptonreformed.org (posted 3/20/18)
Senior Pastor—Metropolitan Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a full time pastor. More information can be found on their website or contact jblose79@hotmail.com or mbcpastorsearch@cox.net (posted 3/20/19)
Associate Minister—United Church of Marco Island in Marco Island, FL is seeking a FT associate minister to do pastoral care, children’s ministry and worship. For more information please contact mawilliams2222@yahoo.com (Posted 3/20/18)
Pastor—Fairview Reformed Church in Fairview, IL is seeking a full time pastor. This historic church in a rural setting seeks a pastor to lead, guide and work beside its congregation in ministering to the total life of the community by preaching, teaching, witnessing and proclaiming the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please contact vfi33324@yahoo.com for more information. (posted 3/16/18)
Pastor—Theresa Presbyterian Church in Theresa, NY is seeking a 3/4 time pastor (preaching 36 weeks per year). Visit their website for more information or contact lakeofthewoods18@gmail.com (posted 3/16/18)
Senior Pastor—First Reformed Church, Mitchell, SD is seeking to fill this full time position. Please visit their website for full job description and contact information. (posted 3/16/18)
Pastor—Ebenezer Reformed Church in Oregon, IL is seeking a full time pastor- Their church profile can be found online. Please submit resume and cover letter to ercpastorsearch2017@gmail.com. (posted 2/16/18)
Pastor—Creek Road Community Church in Delevan, WI is seeking a full time pastor. Please contact creekroadcc@yahoo.com for more information and church profile. (posted 2/16/18)
Pastor—First Hamilton CRC in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an additional full time pastor. The Second Pastor will provide spiritual leadership to the community with the primary focus on the spiritual growth and faith formation of the youth and their families. For more information please contact searchcommittee@firsthamilton.ca (posted 2/1/18)
Pastor (Head of Staff)—First Presbyterian Church of Norwalk, OH is seeking a pastor. Please visit their website for more information and church profile. (posted 1/17/18)
Lead Pastor—The Rock Community Church in Littleton, CO is seeking a full time lead pastor. For more information please contact michaelmccombii@gmail.com (Posted 1/17/18)
Pastor—First Reformed Church in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a pastor who is gifted and enthusiastic about helping revitalize this church. For more information contact info@caryreformedchurch.org (posted 12/13/17)
Teaching Pastor—Harderwyk Ministries in Holland, MI is seeking a third teaching pastor to join its pastoral team. More information can be found on their website. (posted 12/13/17)
Associate Pastor—First Reformed Church of St. Catharines in Ontario, Canada is seeking a person to provide for and engage all members of the church in the education and discipleship of living faith. (posted 12/13/17)
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Western Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, and other prohibited bases in admissions, employment, and educational programs.
As a religious institution, Western Theological Seminary reserves the right to make employment and hiring decisions on the basis of religious criteria, based on the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and various relevant statutes.
For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and complaints of discrimination, contact:
Rayetta Perez, Title IX Coordinator
101 East 13th Street, Holland MI 49423
616 392.8555 x103
Inquiries and complaints may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
