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About the role

  • Ministry Consultant guiding Christian Reformed congregations through renewal, strategic planning, and discipleship multiplication. Facilitating cohorts, coaching church leaders, and developing contextual ministry tools.

Responsibilities

  • 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 integrating localized gospel vision into church life
  • Provide consultation and training on missional identity and discipleship
  • Support the shift from clergy-driven models to every-member disciple-making
  • Facilitate nine-month disciple-making cohorts through workshops, customized tool-building, and practical training
  • Curate discipleship materials rooted in Reformed theology using adult learning theory
  • Partner with diverse communities to develop contextual tools
  • Equip congregations to support and value disciple-making in diverse contexts
  • Assist in research methodologies assessing discipleship multiplication and congregational renewal
  • Travel to facilitate in-person immersions, cohort retreats, and Classical consultations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to travel within Canada and the United States as needed
  • 50% travel during the fall and spring, including weekends, is required

Benefits

  • 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
  • Retirement fund contribution
  • Four weeks of vacation
  • Flexible remote work schedule
  • Attractive benefits package

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$91,482 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

Spring

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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