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The Role
Facilitates congregational renewal and discipleship multiplication for Christian Reformed churches. The role leads renewal and disciple-making cohorts, coaches church and classis leaders, develops five-year ministry plans, translates theological concepts into practical resources, supports cross-cultural learning, provides training and consultation, and contributes to research assessing congregational renewal. The position requires extensive facilitation, strategic planning, pastoral or ministry consultation experience, and 50% travel during fall and spring.
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PURPOSE:
This position will implement Thrive’s congregational renewal efforts, with a strategic emphasis on discipleship multiplication, to help Christian Reformed congregations. This role will enable CRC to grow faithfully, holistically, and missionally, embodying the gospel of Jesus Christ in local contexts.
The starting salary for this position is $91,482/year USD or $93,084/year CAD
This position offers a flexible remote work schedule and an attractive benefits package, including retirement fund contribution, four weeks of vacation, and more.
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 contacting our Human Resources Department.
This position will implement Thrive’s congregational renewal efforts, with a strategic emphasis on discipleship multiplication, to help Christian Reformed congregations. This role will enable CRC to grow faithfully, holistically, and missionally, embodying the gospel of Jesus Christ in local contexts.
The starting salary for this position is $91,482/year USD or $93,084/year CAD
This position offers a flexible remote work schedule and an attractive benefits package, including retirement fund contribution, four weeks of vacation, and more.
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 contacting our Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Facilitate the Thriving Congregations renewal pathway, including Thriving Essentials, Thriving in Mission, and Thriving Practices cohorts.
- Equip local churches and classis leadership with shared language, tools, and ongoing coaching.
- Support congregations in defining their unique missional mandate through the Thriving in Mission discernment process.
- Guide creation of customized five-year ministry plans that integrate the localized gospel vision into the daily life of the church.
- Provide consultation and training to congregations and classes on missional identity and discipleship. Support a shift from clergy-driven models to every-member disciple-making that equips the laity.
- Facilitate Thrive’s disciple-making cohorts by guiding church ministry teams through a structured nine-month journey of immersive workshops, customized tool-building, and ongoing practical training.
- Curate accessible discipleship materials deeply rooted in Reformed theology, utilizing sound adult learning theory to translate complex concepts into flexible tools.
- Partner with diverse communities to develop contextual tools.
- Equip congregations to support and value disciple-making in diverse contexts.
- Assist in research methodologies to assess discipleship multiplication and congregational renewal.
- Other duties as assigned.
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SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- 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.
- Proven track record in public speaking and group facilitation, including experience coaching and mentoring other facilitators.
- Ability to foster dynamic learning communities and guide church leadership in strategic planning, spiritual discernment, and change management.
- Skilled at translating complex theological concepts into simple, reproducible tools using proven adult learning and community-building principles.
- Proven ability to work cross-culturally, cultivating mutual learning in diverse communities.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
- Highly collaborative cross-functional team player.
- Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
- Intermediate computer skills and digital communication, including virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom) and digital resource distribution networks.
- Master’s degree in pastoral ministry, theology, education, or a related field required.
- Ordination or eligibility for ordination in the Christian Reformed Church is preferred.
- Advanced experience in pastoral leadership, congregational coaching, or ministry consultation is required.
- Experience with the CRCNA denomination and Thrive’s renewal pathway or similar congregational discernment frameworks is an asset.
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.
- Ability to travel within Canada and the United States as needed to facilitate in-person immersions, cohort retreats, and Classical consultations.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- 50% travel during the fall and spring, including weekends, is required to perform the duties and responsibilities described above.
Full-time Benefits
Benefits may be pro-rated based on # 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, with agreement to the church's doctrine through a covenant statement
- Proven public speaking and group facilitation experience, including coaching and mentoring other facilitators
- Ability to foster learning communities and guide church leadership in strategic planning, spiritual discernment, and change management
- Ability to translate complex theological concepts into simple, reproducible tools using adult learning and community-building principles
- Proven ability to work cross-culturally and cultivate mutual learning in diverse communities
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
- Highly collaborative cross-functional team skills
- Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills
- Intermediate computer and digital communication skills, including virtual platforms such as Zoom and digital resource distribution networks
- Master's degree in pastoral ministry, theology, education, or a related field
- Ordination or eligibility for ordination in the Christian Reformed Church
- Advanced experience in pastoral leadership, congregational coaching, or ministry consultation
- Experience with the CRCNA denomination and Thrive's renewal pathway or similar congregational discernment frameworks
- Ability to travel within Canada and the United States as needed
- Availability for 50% travel during fall and spring, including weekends
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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.
