Fulfill your calling through a career at Western Theological Seminary.
About 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 20, 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.
Commitment to Diversity
Western Theological Seminary is actively pursuing diversity (understood in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability) in its faculty and staff. Women and members of racial-ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Open Faculty Positions
None at this time – please check back.
Open Staff Positions
None at this time.
Open Student Employment Positions
Student Summer Maintenance Crew
Assist in achieving the purpose of Western Theological Seminary to “prepare Christians called by God to lead the church in mission” by serving on the student summer maintenance crew. General duties include painting, apartment and general cleaning, grounds work, indoors and outdoors.
See full job description and letter from supervisor David Becker, superintendent of buildings and grounds.
Starting pay rate (effective 5/4/20) is $10.50/hour.
To apply, please send a completed WTS Application for Employment and Student Maintenance Crew Questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu by 5:00pm Friday February 14, 2020.
NOTE: If you are a past Summer Crew member, you do not need to submit a new application. Please complete and return the questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu by 5:00pm Friday February 14, 2020.
Chapel Hosts
Part-time academic year student staff positions are open for Chapel Hosts, a part of the Maintenance Crew.
Pay rates: $10.00/hour for new students,
$10.75/hour for returning students with completed training and one year of experience in the position
Chapel Hosts run technology needed to support daily worship and other events (speakers, weddings, seminars, etc.) in Mulder Chapel. The position requires familiarity with basic computer technology and programs; training is required. Must be able to operate technology independently.
To apply, complete a WTS Application for Employment and email it to employment@westernsem.edu. If you have applied for a student position at WTS in the last year, you do not need to resubmit an Application for Employment. Please send an email to employment@westernsem.edu to indicate your interest.
Open Ministry Positions (submitted by churches & organizations)
Updated March 26, 2020
Also: check out the latest positions listed on the Reformed Church in America website.
Pastor—Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, IL is seeking a FT Lead pastor. Church profile can be found on their website. Applications taken until July 31 (posted 3/26/2020)
Pastor—Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock, IA is seeking a FT pastor. Church profile can be found on their website. (Posted 3/26/2020)
Senior Pastor—Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL is seeking to fill this FT position.
Associate Pastor—The Church in Litchfield Park, AZ is seeking an Associate Pastor FT. Please contact the office manager for full job description. (Posted 3/26/2020)
Hospital and Clinic Chaplain–American Mission Hospital in Bahrain. This person would provide pastoral services at the hospital, including spiritual and emotional care to AMH’s patients, their families and the staff, regardless of faith tradition, or for those with no religious affiliation. Contact the Reformed Church in America for more information. (posted 3/26/2020)
Pastor—Calvary Church in Stockton, CA is seeking a FT Pastor. Please visit their website for full job description. (Posted 3/26/2020)
Mission Director—Calvary Church (CRC) in Holland, MI is seeking an indivdiual who will fill this vital leadership position in their deeply missional community. Email questions to mhochhalter@calvaryholland.com. Job description can be found on their website. (posted 3/11/2020)
Pastor—First Reformed Church in Sanborn, IA is seeking a lead pastor. Please contact the Pastoral Search Commitee for more information. Applications taken until May 30. (posted 3/11/2020)
Senior Pastor—Cascade Bible Church in Twisp, WA is seeking a FT pastor. Full job description can be found on their website. (posted 3/11/2020)
Pastor—United Reformed Church of Youngsville, NY is seeking a PT pastor. Job description can be found on website. Applications taken until March 31. (posted 3/11/2020)
Lead Pastor-–Fair Oaks Church in Concord, CA. Information can be found on their website. Applications will be taken until April 17. (posted 3/11/2020)
Associate & Youth Pastor—The Baptist Church of Northville in Northville, NY is seeking to fill this FT position. This person will oversee junior and senior high youth ministries. For more information please contact the church. Applications will be taken until May 11. (posted 2/19/2020)
Student Ministries Director—Trinity Presbyterian Church in Puchase, NY is seeking a PT Youth Ministry Director. Please visit their website for more information. Applications will be taken until May 1. (posted 2/19/2020)
Pastor—Zion United Church of Christ in Baroda, MI is seeking a FT pastor. For more information contact the church. Applications will be taken until March 31. (posted 2/19/2020)
Associate Pastor—Redemption City Church located in the Eastern Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI seeking an Associate Pastor who will work closely with the Lead Pastor. Full description can be found on their website. (posted 2/17/2020)
Senior Ministry Fellow—Manna Christian Fellowship in Princeton, NJ is an inter-denominational chaplaincy at Princeton University. Visit their website for more information (posted 2/4/2020)
All-Site Executive Administrator—Madison Church in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking to fill this FT position. This person will work in the areas of: Administrative Leadership, Human Resources, and Fiance. If you are interested please contact apply@madisonsquarechurch.org (posted 1/30/2020)
Associate Pastor of Family Ministries—Wyckoff Reformed Church in Wyckoff, NJ. Candidates will oversee the Children’s, Youth and Family Ministries programs. For more information contact jobs@wyckoffreformed.org (posted 1/29/2020)
Minister of Youth—Community Reformed Church of Charlevoix, MI is seeking a FT Minister of Youth. Full job description and contact information can be found on their website. (posted 1/23/2020)
New Community Pastor—Pleasant Grove Community Church in Roseville, CA is seeking to fill this FT position. They are looking for a pastor to start a new ministry and worship services that target the new housing developments around the church. Visit their website for more information. (posted 1/23/2020)
Director of Children’s Ministries—Community Church of Roselawn (Christian Reformed Church) in DeMotte, IN is seeking an energetic, passionate, FT Director of Children’s Ministries. Description can be found on their webiste. (posted 1/23/2020)
Pastor—Neshanic Reformed Church in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a full time pastor. Searching for a pastor who will seek to understand the needs and priorities of the congregations, supporting their spiritual growth and fostering strong connections among them. Job description can be found on their website. (posted 1/3/2020)
Minister of Word and Sacrament—Trinity Reformed Church in Rochester, NY is seeking a pastor. Please contact TrinityReformedRochester@gmail.com for more information. (posted 10/29/19)
Pastor (PT)–Second Reformed Church of Rotterdam (Cobblestone Church) in Schenectady, NY is seeking a PT pastor to lead and grow the congregation. For more information contact haringab@gmail.com. (posted 10/16/19)
Pastor—Roseland Reformed Church in Roseland, MN is seeking a full time pastor. A full job description can be found on their website. (posted 9/17/19)
Pastor–Newkirk Reformed Church in Hospers, IA is seeking a Senior Pastor that is a compassionate equipper that shows Joy in the Lord, has a strong biblical foundation, work well across multiple organizations in the church, And show strong spirtiual support and concern for menbers that are sick and hurting. To learn more about this postion please contact kmouw@cfegg.com. (posted 9/6/19)
Pastor—St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Liovnia, MI is seeking a FT pastor. For more information contact janicelapenta@yahoo.com (posted 7/16/19)
Associate Pastor—Brunswick Church in Troy, NY is seeking to fill this FT position. Click on the link for full job description. (Posted 5/28/19)
Senior Pastor—Cedar Creek Church in Hayfield, MN is seeking a FT pastor. Please visit their website for information (posted 5/24/19)
Senior Pastor—Living Word Reformed Church in North Haledon, NJ is seeking a FT pastor to shepherd this church family. Please contact office@livingwordrc.org for job description, church profile and application requirements. (posted 5/15/19)
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The seminary does not discriminate in admissions, employment, and educational programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, height, weight, genetic information, and other prohibited characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
As a religious institution, the 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.
