Open Positions

Assistant Manager, The Bridge

Support Western Theological Seminary’s mission to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by serving as the Assistant Manager for The Bridge, the seminary’s non-profit fair trade store located on 8th Street in downtown Holland.  The Assistant Manager will be responsible for sales, inventory, volunteer training, merchandising, marketing, and general store operations.

The option of a full-time or part-time position will be considered.

A complete job description, including qualifications, is available here.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a completed WTS Application for Employment to Rayetta Perez, Director of Administration and Human Resources, at employment@westernsem.edu. Applications will be received until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply before May 19, 2022.

NOTE: Download the WTS Application for Employment and save it on your computer before completing it. When complete, save it and attach it to your email.

Associate Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination

Support Western Theological Seminary’s mission to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by partnering with the Director of Eugene Peterson Center to develop the Center’s vision, then create infrastructure to support the Center, manage the Center’s programs and initiatives, and embody and articulate its ethos and hopes to new friends and partners.

The position is full-time, reporting to the Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination.

A three-year grant from The Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative will provide initial financial support for this position. The seminary is committed to the long-term funding of the Center and its staff.

A complete position description including its qualifications is available here.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a completed WTS Application for Employment to Rayetta Perez, Director of Administration and Human Resources, at employment@westernsem.edu. For best consideration, please apply before May 1, 2022.

NOTE: Download the WTS Application for Employment and save it on your computer before completing it. When complete, save it and attach it to your email.

Student Summer Maintenance Crew

Assist in achieving the Western Theological Seminary’s mission to “form women and men for faithful
Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by serving
on the student summer maintenance crew.

General duties include painting, apartment and general cleaning, grounds work, indoors and outdoors.
For more information, see the full job description and letter from supervisor David Becker, Superintendent
of Buildings and Grounds.

Starting pay rate (effective 5/02/22) is $11.20/hour. 

To apply, please send a completed WTS Application for Employment and Student Maintenance Crew Questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022.  

NOTE:  Download the WTS Application for Employment and save it on your computer before completing it.  When complete, save it and attach it to your email. If you are a past Summer Crew member, you do not need to submit a new application. 

Community Action House Student Advocate

Provide support to the Community Kitchen by developing and managing a Children’s Center and literacy program, and enhancing a welcoming environment for patrons.   A job description is available here. 

Eligibility for Federal Work Study is required.

Pay rates:  
$10.65/hour 

To apply, please email a completed WTS Application for Employment to employment@westernsem.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. NOTE:  Download the WTS Application for Employment and save it on your computer before completing it.  When complete, save it and attach it to your email.

If you have completed a WTS Application in the past, you do not need to complete another.

Updated May 24, 2022

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

Westview Church, Waukee, IA–Director of Connection (PT)

Cobblestone Church, Rotterdam, NY (Second Reformed Church of Rotterdam)–Pastor (FT)

Beechwood Church, (RCA) Holland, MI–Associate Pastor Discipleship and Outreach (FT)

The Reformed Church of Bronxville, NY–Associate Minister (FT)

Youth and Young Adult Ministries (FT)—First Presbyterian Church, Grand Haven, MI

First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor, WA–Lead Pastor

The Village Church, Baldwin, WI–Senior Pastor

Director of Worship (PT)–Fuller Ave. Church in Grand Rapids, MI

Director of Finance (PT)–Christ Memorial Church (RCA), Holland, MI

Pulse Ministries in Minneapolis, MN–Sr. Director, Donor Ministries; plus other various job opportunities

Presbyterian Kirk of the Hills, Fairfield Bay, AR–Lead Pastor

Christ’s Church, Greensboro, NC–Director of Worship & Youth Ministries

Immanuel Church, Gurnee, IL Teaching Pastor (FT)

Leader Middle School Youth Ministries—Christ Memorial Church, Holland, MI

Sunrise Ministries, Jenison, MI–Lead Pastor (FT)

Worship Director (FT)–First Reformed Church, Grandville, MI

New Era Reformed Church, New Era, MI (Senior Pastor FT)

Pastor of Adult Ministries (FT)–Calvary Bible Church, Thorton, CO

Next Gen Executive Director (FT)–Faith Community Church, Hudson, WI

Children’s Ministry Director (FT)—Knox Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor, MI

Director of Youth—First Lutheran Church of Muskegon, MI

Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA (Pastor of Preaching Ministry FT)

Director of Operations—Westview Church in Waukee, IA

First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, IL (FT Associate Pastor)

Gloucester Country Community Church in Sewell, NJ (Lead Pastor FT)

Redeemer’s Fellowship in Roseburg, OR (Executive Pastor FT)

North Branch Reformed Church in Bridgewater, NJ (Pastor)

Bilingual Worship Leader at Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI

Open positions as of April 5:

Maple Avenue Ministries in Holland, MI  (FT Lead Pastor)

Trinity Reformed Church in Grand Haven, MI (FT Pastor)

Dunningville Reformed Church in Dunningville, MI (FT Pastor)

American Reformed Church in Hull, IA (FT Pastor)

Six Mile Run Reformed Church in Franklin Park, NJ (PT Pastor)

Lawyersville Reformed Church in Lawyersville, NY (FT/PT Pastor)

Reformed Church of Port Ewen in Port Ewen, NY (FT Pastor)

Hope Community Church in Lincoln, NE (FT Senior Pastor)

Holland Church (RCA) in Holland, NE (FT Lead Pastor)

First Reformed Church in Pompton Plains, NJ (FT Interim Minister)

Homer and Concord First Presbyterian Churches in Michgan (FT Head Pastor to yoked congregations/email search team)

Executive Pastor of Ministries (FT)–First Baptist Church in Bristol, IN

Director of Youth and Digital Media (FT)–First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL (Saint Louis area)

Director of Children and Youth Ministry (FT)–Lake Mills United Methodist Church in Lake Mills, WI

Youth Pastor (FT)–Suffolk Christian Church in Lake Grove, NY

Children’s Ministry Director (FT/PT) and Youth Ministry Director (FT/PT)–Christian Gospel Church in Worcester, MA

Senior Pastor—First Reformed Church in Rock Valley, IA is seeking to fill this position. Please visit the website for more information. Applications taken until June 30. (posted 3/18/22)

Pastor of Worship and Outreach—Lake Shore Church in St. Clair Shores, MI is seeking to fill this position. Please visit their website for more information. (posted 3/18/22)

Director of Youth Ministry–First Presbyterian Church of Flint, MI is seeking to fill this FT position. Please visit their website for more information. (posted 3/16/22) 

English Congregation Pastor—The Reformed Church of Newtown in Queens, NY is seeking to fill this position. Please visit their website for more information and for the application link. (posted 3/15/22)

Lead Pastor—Carmel Reformed Church in Rock Valley, IA is seeking a FT Lead Pastor. Please visit their website for more information or connect with the search team. (posted 3/11/22)

Assistant English Pastor—Cumberland Presbyterian Chinese Church in San Francisco, CA is seeking to fill this FT position. Please contact the search team for more information. (posted 2/28/22)

Executive Pastor—Crossway Church of San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, CA is seeking to fill this FT position. Visit their website for more information. (posted 2/28/22)

Senior Pastor—Addison Congregational Church in Addison, MI is seeking a senior pastor. For more information please contact the search team. (posted 2/22/22)

Pastor—Lakeview Community Church in Rochester, NY is seeking a FT Pastor. For more information please contact the search team. (posted 2/21/22)

Preaching/Teaching Pastor—Maurice Reformed Church in Maurice, IA is seeking a FT pastor. Please visit their website for more information. Applications will be taken until December 31. (posted 2/10/2022)

Pastor—Old Saratoga Reformed Church in Schuylerville, NY is seeking a PT pastor. Please contact the search team for more information. Application taken until September 1. (posted 2/10/2022)

Worship Leader—Hudsonville Reformed Church in Hudsonville, MI is seeking to fill this position (FT or PT). Please contact their search team for more information. (posted 2/01/2022)

Pastor—First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, IA is seeking a FT pastor. Please visit their website and contact their search team for more information. Application will be taken until July 1. (posted 2/1/2022)

Pastoral/Church Planter—Resurrection Presbyterian Church in Fargo, ND–visit their website for full job description. (posted 1/27/2020)

Project Manager—City Hope Community Center in San Francisco, CA is seeking to fill this FT position. Please visit their website for more information. (posted 1/27/2022)

Pastor on Mission—Sunrise Church (CRC) in McMinnville, OR. Please contact the search team for more information. (posted 1/27/2022)

Senior Pastor—Central Presbyterian Church in Towson, MD (north of Baltimore) is seeking a FT Senior Pastor. Please visit their website for more information. (posted 1/27/2022)

Pastor—Hamilton Reformed Church in Hamilton, MI is seeking a FT pastor. Please visit their website for more information. (posted 1/5/2022)

Head Pastor—First Presbyterian Church in Holland, MI is seeking a FT Pastor. Visit their website for more information or contact the search team. (posted 1/5/2022)

Pastor—Winnebago Reformed Church in Winnebago, NE is seeking a FT pastor. For more information and job description please contact the search team. (posted 12/6/2021)

Pastor (FT)–Old First Reformed Church in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a FT pastor. Visit their website for more information. Applications will be taken until December 31, 2022. (posted 11/8/2021)