First Christian Reformed Church
Lynden, Washington USA
Church Description
First CRC is a congregation of about 500 souls, founded in 1900, in an agricultural community of 16,000 people, 15 minutes from Bellingham, WA, 2 hours from Seattle, WA, and 45 minutes from Vancouver, BC. We are a multi-generational church of young families to senior saints. We are committed to our Reformed roots, building on a foundation of Biblical, expository teaching for all ages.
Job Description
We are seeking a full-time ordained associate pastor to provide general pastoral ministry in the congregation to support our senior pastor, including preaching, with specific focus on overseeing our ministry to youth, young adults and young families.
Position Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate with a sincere commitment to Jesus and a heart for building up the body of Christ, able to motivate, disciple, and equip the saints for service. He should have an MDIV or equivalent, a few years’ practical experience in pastor and youth ministry with gifts in building relationships, communication, leading, teaching, counseling and preaching.
Terms
Full-time position with salary, housing allowance, medical and retirement benefits, Christian school tuition assistance, allowances for ministry related expenses, three weeks of vacation, one week of study leave.
Application Instructions
Email resume and statement of faith to the contact person listed below. To request a full job description and a profile of the church, contact the person listed below.
Brian Vander Woude: [email protected]