The Role
Provide endorsement, training, pastoral support, recruitment, and advocacy for CRCNA chaplains; administer endorsement renewals, training grants, and continuing education; promote chaplaincy via communications and social media; build relationships with endorsement and credentialing bodies; collaborate with Thrive team on clergy wellbeing and related programs; travel domestically and internationally for training and support.
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PURPOSE
The Ministry Consultant for chaplaincy is responsible for enlisting, endorsing, advocating, training, and supporting the Chaplains of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). This ministry consultant will also participate in the general consulting work of Thrive.
This position is 30 hours/week.
The starting salary for this position is $74,739.60/year USD or $76,050/year CAD.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such, we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following
- Administer the denominational endorsement process and its five-year renewal requirements for chaplains associated with the CRCNA.
- Provide pastoral support, care, and advocacy for chaplains serving in specialized settings, and monitor the Covenants of Joint Supervision that exist between the chaplains’ calling churches and their places of work.
- Conduct continuing education through annual training, regional gatherings, etc., for the training and encouragement of CRCNA chaplains.
- Recruit and identify chaplain candidates who are fit for ministry as a chaplain. Assist chaplain candidates through their education and specialized training.
- Administer the training grants in the budget and the Chaplains Development Fund
- Promote and celebrate CRCNA chaplaincy, chaplain resources, and related ministries through written communications, engaging social media, and the development of resources.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external persons and organizations involved in chaplaincy support and endorsement. Maintain contact with national endorsement-related organizations and credentialing associations for chaplains (U.S. and Canada; civilian and military).
- Participate in the work of the Thrive Engage Team, collaborating closely with Thrive’s other ministry consultants for overall congregational and pastoral health.
- Participate in Thrive’s ministry related to clergy wellbeing.
- Ensure Thrive can equip councils to address challenges to clergy marriages, provide supportive and educational events for clergy couples, and curate an up-to-date roster of reliable therapy providers for the chaplains endorsed by the CRCNA.
- Other duties as assigned by the Thrive Engage Team leader.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation, or of a church in communion with the CRCNA, and agreement with the doctrine of the church signified by signing a covenant statement.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, leadership, and administrative skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to, and capacity for, working as part of a team.
- Demonstrated intermediate computer and digital communication skills.
- Knowledge of organizations that support the Professional and Ecclesiastical processes for chaplains: endorsing bodies; certifying bodies; professional associations, etc.
- Knowledge of military structures and procedures or a willingness to learn, especially regarding endorsement and training of Chaplain Candidates.
- Cross-cultural and multi-faith interaction awareness.
- Ordination in the Christian Reformed Church is beneficial.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry, social work, clinical counseling, or related fields is required; a master's is preferred.
- Significant biblical/theological education and understanding are required.
- Advanced experience serving as a chaplain and a chaplain endorsement by a faith group are required.
- Four units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) or 1600 hours of equivalent chaplain training are required.
- Board certification (or willingness to pursue certification) as a chaplain or equivalent within two years of hire is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to travel within North America and internationally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Frequent video calls/meetings are required
- Regular travel both domestically and internationally.
Full-time Benefits
Benefits may be prorated based on the number of hours worked per week:
- Work-Life Balance
- Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
- Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
- Competitive benefits and retirement plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world
About
Who We AreThe Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) includes just over one thousand congregations across the United States and Canada. About 75 percent of the churches are in the United States and 25 percent are in Canada. While we're a denomination with churches and ministries in two countries, we share in the blessings of ecclesial unity and joint ministry. Almost 230,000 people belong to the CRCNA—not a large number when you consider the population of our two countries. But by God’s grace we can accomplish a lot when we work together.The CRCNA denominational offices serve the local church, providing resources to pastors and congregations so that people are introduced to Jesus Christ and their faith is nurtured. Other agencies of the CRCNA include ReFrame Ministries, Resonate Global Mission, and World Renew. Be Who You AreThe CRCNA is committed to building a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices and experiences of all our employees. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our broader culture and the Christian church, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. To read the CRCNA Diversity Statement click here
Skills Required
- Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation or a church in communion with the CRCNA and agreement with church doctrine (sign covenant).
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, leadership, and administrative skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including use of digital communication and social media for promotion.
- Commitment to and capacity for working as part of a team.
- Demonstrated intermediate computer and digital communication skills.
- Knowledge of endorsing bodies, certifying bodies, and professional associations that support chaplain endorsement and credentialing.
- Knowledge of military structures and procedures or willingness to learn regarding endorsement and training of Chaplain Candidates.
- Cross-cultural and multi-faith interaction awareness.
- Bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry, social work, clinical counseling, or a related field.
- Master's degree (preferred).
- Significant biblical/theological education and understanding.
- Advanced experience serving as a chaplain and chaplain endorsement by a faith group.
- Four units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) or 1600 hours of equivalent chaplain training.
- Board certification as a chaplain or willingness to pursue certification within two years of hire (preferred).
- Ability to travel within North America and internationally; frequent video meetings.
- Ordination in the Christian Reformed Church (beneficial).
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What We Do
The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is a Protestant Calvinist Christian denomination that serves as a diverse family of congregations, assemblies, and ministries expressing the good news of God's kingdom.
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