Job Overview

Church Profile MISSION, VISION, PURPOSE:

We are a fellowship that is: LEARNING from God's Word about God's love in Jesus Christ and His will for us as His people; REACHING up to God as we worship and pray; Reaching out to others in our community and around the world as we extend a helping hand to people in need and a loving invitation to receive forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ; and CARING about each other's needs and spiritual growth.

LRC stands out as a small, authentic, genuinely welcoming congregation with a single, traditional worship service and a staffed nursery during worship services. It is the hope of the church body that visitors to LRC come away with the impression that the church is Christ-centered, preaching the gospel and messages from the Bible, with a passion for outreach, sharing and showing God's care and compassion in our community. During the COVID pandemic, we were one of the few churches to provide a drive-in service produced entirely by church members.

Job Description

Status: Ordained, Part-Time (20 hours) Accountable to: The Consistory of LRC Apply by sending a cover letter, resume and three references to: [email protected]

We are anticipating a 20-hour/week position at this time. This may grow in the future and alternative arrangements may be considered. As a part time position, specific responsibilities will be tailored to the particular candidate's gifts and abilities.

Mission: We are a fellowship that is: Learning from God's Word about God's love in Jesus Christ and His will for us as His people; Reaching up to God as we worship and pray; Reaching out to others in our community and around the world as we extend a helping hand to people in need and a loving invitation to receive forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ; and Caring about each other's needs and spiritual growth.

Job Functions • Plan, schedule, coordinate and prepare weekly congregational worship activities including two special services (Christmas Eve and Holy Week.) A worship team will be available to help with ideas and details. • Perform preaching responsibilities at worship services. • Supervise the preparation and administration, with the assistance of the Elders, the Lord's Supper and Baptism. • Perform weddings and funerals. (It is understood, if bi-vocational, there is a potential for not being available due to other work obligations.) • Visit, with the assistance of Elders, congregants in their home or in the hospital, as needed and requested. • Council church members, on a limited basis, upon request. • Participate in LRC's outreach in the community, including participation in the annual Vacation Bible School program. • Serve as President of Consistory and as Chair for Congregational meetings. • Provide limited administrative oversight, supervising the Administrative Assistant, and bringing to the Property Chair or Deacons any issues that may arise regarding the facilities. • Hold staff meetings at least monthly to share information and ideals. Include the LCB Director. • Be a member of the Personnel Committee. • Advise the Consistory of opportunities for Christian Education, Children's Worship, Outreach, Community Care and/or other ministry opportunities. • Communicate with the congregation at least bi-monthly through The Light newsletter. • Lead new member classes as needed. • Be aware of small groups programs being held under the auspices of LRC. • Represent LRC in Classis and other denominational functions. • As time permits, represent LRC in community affairs including the South County Ministerial Alliance. Key Objectives • Worship services are inspirational and meet the larger needs of the congregation. Emphasis is placed on calling believers to a commitment to Christ and equipping them to live for Him. • Sermons are meaningful, challenging, biblically based and in conformance to the doctrines and requirements of the Reformed Church in America. • With the assistance of the Elders and Deacons, Congregational Care is performed in a way that members, adherents, and visitors feel cared for in Christ's church. • Effective leadership is provided for the Consistory. • Outreach programs are conducted as impactful, vital ministries. • Educational programs meet the unique needs of the congregation, are biblically based and equip members to live for Christ. • With the assistance of Consistory, Ministry Teams are effectively implemented to provide leadership and direction for key aspects of LRC's ministry and church life. Job Qualifications: Masters of Divinity. The candidate should be ordained, or able to pursue ordination, within the Reformed Church in America or a partner denomination in ecclesiastical fellowship. Additional information is available at: https://www.lakelandreformedchurch.com Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2026.