Open Positions

Western Theological Seminary is seeking a president to lead the institution in its next season of growth and opportunity.

Position profile here.

Applications and nominations will be accepted until a new president is appointed. For most favorable consideration, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest by October 15, 2018. All nominations, expressions of interest, and applications will be handled with complete confidentiality and should be submitted directly to WTSPresident@carterbaldwin.com.

Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program

Western Theological Seminary is seeking a Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program who will serve as a member of the WTS faculty with rank appropriate to acquired training and experience. It is expected that the Director will offer courses in appropriate academic areas at the Master’s and/or D.Min. levels.  The position reports to the Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Alvin Padilla.

WTS is actively pursuing diversity (understood in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability) in its faculty and staff, and encourages all interested individuals to apply for this position.

The Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program should be committed to the historic Christian faith, adhere to Reformed theological tradition, and embrace the mission, identity, and vision of Western Theological Seminary.

A full position description is available here.

To apply, please email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Rayetta Perez, Director of Administration and Human Resources, rayetta@westernsem.edu by October 31, 2018.

Fill out the optional Self-Identification Disclosure form.

Director of Cook Library

Western Theological Seminary is seeking a Director of Cook Library who will also serve as a member of the faculty. The Director will oversee all aspects of the life of the library, and will contribute constructively to the seminary’s reformed, evangelical, and ecumenical identity.  The position reports to the Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Alvin Padilla.

WTS is actively pursuing diversity (understood in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability) in its faculty and staff, and encourages all interested individuals to apply for this position.

The Cook Library, housed in the newly constructed De Witt Learning Center, is the seminary’s center for access to information resources supporting student studies, faculty research, and area ministries.  Cook Library’s resources include more than 110,000 books and bound periodicals.  Approximately 1000 books are added to the collection each year; current periodical subscriptions number 220.  The library provides access to many electronic resources for theological study, including databases, and thousands of e-books and e-journals.  The Library recently migrated to Ex Libris’s Alma and Primo systems. The Seminary and Hope College libraries maintain reciprocal borrowing privileges. The library staff consists of the director, two other professional librarians, a paraprofessional, and student assistants.

The Director of Cook Library should be committed to the historic Christian faith, adhere to Reformed theological tradition, and embrace the mission, identity, and vision of Western Theological Seminary.

A full job description is available here.

To apply, please email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Rayetta Perez, Director of Administration and Human Resources, rayetta@westernsem.edu by November 15, 2018.

Fill out the optional Self-Identification Disclosure form.

None at this time. Please check back.

Student Staff Positions – Maintenance Snow Crew

Part-time student staff positions are open on the Maintenance Snow Crew.

Snow Crew responsibilities include

• Remove snow on campus sidewalks, entries, exterior steps and ramps; clear parking areas not reached by snow plow service.
• Remove overnight snow accumulation prior to 7:30am on assigned days of the week (two people per day). Work typically must begin at 6:00am.
• Remove day time snow accumulation in the early afternoon.
• Operation runs seven days a week; crew members may trade days to accommodate absences.

Applicant requirements

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Stamina and strength to perform physical labor
• Self motivated
• Trustworthy
• Reliable

Pay rate is $11.75/hour.

To apply, complete and email a WTS Application for Employment to employment@westernsem.edu.  If you have applied for a student staff position in the past, send an email to indicate your interest in a Snow Crew position — you do not need to complete another Application.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Updated October 15, 2018

Also: check out the latest positions listed on the Reformed Church in America website.

Youth Pastor – Trinity Church in Stanton, MI is seeking a full time youth pastor. Position description here.

Senior Producer–Pastoral Care—Back to God Ministries International, the media ministry of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (Grand Rapids, MI offices), is seeking to fill this full time position. The position will plan, organize and lead ReFrame Media’s prayer and pastoral care follow-up ministry. For more information please contact tjones@crcna.org. Applications will be taken until October 26. (posted 10/4/2018)

Coordinator for Prayer Mobilization—Reformed Church in America office in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking to fill this PT position. Please visit their website for more information. Taking applications until October 26. (posted 10/4/2018)

Pastor—Ebenezer Reformed Church in Oregon, IL is seeking a full time pastor. The church profile can be found on their webpage. For more information please contact: ercpastorsearch@gmail.com. (posted 10/3/18)

Minister of Creative Arts & Worship—Fellowship Reformed Church in Holland, MI is seeking to fill this FT position. This person will provide missional leadership by equipping and empowering people to fulfill their roles in worship, while helping them understand and live out the connection between worship and mission. Visit their website for job description. Application being accepted until Oct. 27. (Posted 9/28/18)

Children’s Ministries Director—Pillar Church in Holland, MI is seeking an experienced director to lead its infant through 5th grade ministries. Visit their website for full job description. Applications will be taken until November 2. (posted 9/20/18)

Pastoral Apprentice—Bridge City Fellowship in Portland, OR is seeking to fill this one year position for a recent seminary grad who wants to gain experience. Primary responsibilities will be in youth ministry and occasional preaching.  For more information please email bridgecitypastor@gmail.com (posted 9/20/18)

Lead Pastor—Valley Life Community Church (RCA) in Meridian, ID is looking for a FT Lead Pastor. Please visit their website for full job description or email krwhipple@bigskyresearch.com for more information. (posted 9/20/18)

Emergency Shelter Community Life Supervisor–Men’s Ministry Center–Holland Rescue Mission in Holland, MI. Visit their site for more information on this position plus other opportunities to serve. (posted 9/20/18)

Faith Formation Ministries Coordinator (PT)–Fuller Ave CRC in Grand Rapids, MI. This person will assist in coordinating a dynamic range of ministries, with a particular interest in Children’s Ministries.  Please visit their website for more information. (posted 9/19/18)

Senior Pastor—Sierra Vista Servants of Christ Church in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a bi-lingual English-Korean speaking pastor. Please contact jbido@cox.net for more information. (posted 9/19/18)

Adult Ministry Leader–Faith Reformed Church in Zeeland, MI. This PT position is primarily responsible for creating a caring community for senior adults. (posted 8/17/18)

Lead Pastor–First Baptist Church of East Stroudsburg, PA. Description can be found on their website. (posted 8/7/18)

Pastor––Beloit Road Baptist Church in West Allis, WI is seeking a full time solo pastor. Full job description can be found at Converge P3. (posted 8/7/18)

Worship Arts Director—CenterPoint Church (RCA) in Lewis Center, OH is seeking a PT director that will be responsible for the continued development of the existing vocal and instrumental teams, as well as oversight of the technical volunteers. For more information contact wellerthanyou@gmail.com (posted 8/3/18)

Church Plant Pastor—Forestview Community Church in Grimsby, Ontario is looking for a church plant pastor. Job description can be found on the church’s website. (posted 7/25/18)

Director of Family and Children Ministry—Grace Chicago Church (RCA) in Chicago, IL is seeking to fill this PT position. For more information contact caleb@gracechicago.com (posted 7/25/18)

Minister of Christian Education—First Congregational Church of St. Joseph, MI is seeking a qualified candidate (FT) with a two year MA in religion or equivalent to lead the Christian Education program for all ages. For more information please contact sdietrichreed@gmail.com (posted 7/25/18)

Temporary Supply Pastor for several months at Schoolcraft First Presbyterian Church in Schoolcraft, MI. Can be considered for permanent position. Furnished housing available. Contact Clerk of Session Barbara Barnett at 269-679-5877. Position description here. (Posted 7/10/18)

Senior Pastor––Bethany Community Church in Laurel, MD is seeking their next FT senior pastor. Visit their website for more information. (posted 7/2/18)

Associate Pastor—First Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN is looking for a person to lead Community Groups, Connections ministry, Outreach ministries and Kinship ministries of the church. Also mentor a cohort of interns each year. Please visit their website for full job description. (posted 7/2/18)

Pastor—Johnstown Reformed Church in Johnstown, NY is seeking a full time pastor. Contact catomchik@msn.com for more information. (posted 6/8/18)

Pastor—Chandler Reformed Church in Chandler, MN is seeking a full time pastor. Contact elishia_christians@hotmail.com for more information. (posted 6/8/18)

Pastor—Washington Reformed Church in Ackley, IA is searching for a full time pastor. For more information contact wrcsearchcommittee@gmail.com (posted 6/8/18)

Senior Pastor—Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes, NJ is seeking a Senior Pastor. Please contact search@pomptonreformed.org for more information. (posted 6/8/18)

Lead Pastor—Grace Fellowship Church in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a lead pastor. Click on the link for a full job description. (posted 6/8/18)

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)

Lead Pastor—Christ Community Church of Buena Park, CA. More information can be found on their website. (posted 4/11/18)

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)

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—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)