TGC Jobs: Finding Ministry Jobs Through The Gospel Coalition

The Gospel Coalition (TGC) is one of the most influential Reformed evangelical organisations in the world. Founded in 2005 by D.A. Carson and Tim Keller, TGC provides theological resources, articles, podcasts, and events for church leaders and Christians. It also runs a job board that connects churches and ministries with candidates looking for gospel-centred positions.

If you're searching for ministry jobs through TGC or at churches and organisations affiliated with The Gospel Coalition, here's where to look and how to use each resource.

The Gospel Coalition Job Board

TGC hosts a free job board at thegospelcoalition.org/jobs. Churches and ministries can post open positions for up to 90 days at no cost, and expired listings can be renewed free of charge. The board is sponsored by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as part of their shared commitment to serving the church.

The TGC job board lists roles across a range of ministry areas: senior and associate pastors, worship leaders, youth directors, children's ministry workers, administrative staff, and positions at parachurch organisations. The listings skew toward churches and ministries that align with TGC's Reformed evangelical convictions, which makes the board useful for candidates looking for theologically like-minded employers.

A few things to know about the TGC board:

Listings are posted by the churches and organisations themselves. TGC does not review or vet every posting, so do your own research on any church or ministry before applying.
Job seekers cannot apply directly through the TGC website. Each listing directs you to the church's own application process, which varies.
There's no search filtering by denomination, theology, or location on the TGC board. You browse the full list or use your browser's search function.
The board doesn't provide recruitment tools, resume searches, or candidate matching. It's a straightforward listing service.

SolaJobs: A Broader Reformed Job Board

SolaJobs aggregates ministry positions from across the Reformed church world, including many of the same churches and organisations that post on the TGC board. SolaJobs reaches over 4,000 church job seekers monthly and lists positions from churches affiliated with TGC, 9Marks, Acts 29, Founders Ministries, The Master's Seminary, and other Reformed networks.

Where TGC's board relies on churches to post directly, SolaJobs actively collects listings from multiple sources. This means you'll find positions on SolaJobs that may not appear on the TGC board, and vice versa. Searching both gives you the widest view of what's available.

SolaJobs includes filtering and search tools that the TGC board lacks, making it easier to find positions by denomination, church, or role type. You can also post jobs for free.

Browse Reformed church jobs on SolaJobs

Other Places to Find TGC-Affiliated Church Jobs

Churches connected to The Gospel Coalition often post their openings across multiple platforms. If you're looking specifically for positions at TGC-aligned churches, check these additional sources:

Church websites directly. Many Reformed churches list openings on their own websites before posting them anywhere else. If there's a specific church you're interested in, check their site first. TGC's Church Directory can help you find churches in your area.
Seminary job boards. Reformed seminaries maintain their own job boards that attract churches looking for theologically trained candidates. Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS), The Master's Seminary, Midwestern Seminary, and Southern Seminary all have job listing pages. These tend to feature positions that specifically require or prefer seminary-trained applicants. See our list of Reformed seminary job boards for links.
Denominational boards. If you're looking within a specific denomination, the PCA (Presbyterian Church in America), SBC (Southern Baptist Convention), and OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church) each maintain their own job or pastoral vacancy listings.
LinkedIn and Indeed. Larger TGC-affiliated organisations (like TGC itself, which has 11–50 employees) post staff positions on mainstream job platforms. These tend to be operational roles (content, marketing, development, operations) rather than pastoral positions.

Types of Jobs at TGC-Affiliated Churches

Churches and organisations connected to The Gospel Coalition hire across a wide range of roles. The most common positions you'll find include:

Pastoral roles make up the majority of listings. Senior pastor, lead pastor, associate pastor, and assistant pastor positions appear frequently, often at churches going through a pastoral transition. These roles typically require seminary training and pastoral experience.
Worship and music. Worship director, worship pastor, and music ministry positions. Some churches combine this with other responsibilities like media production or youth ministry.
Youth and children's ministry. Youth pastor, student ministry director, children's ministry coordinator. These roles are common at mid-sized and larger churches.
Administration and operations. Church administrator, office manager, executive pastor, and operations director. These positions suit candidates with business or nonprofit management backgrounds.
Missions and outreach. Missions coordinator, church planting roles, and community outreach positions. Parachurch organisations like HeartCry Missionary Society and others affiliated with TGC's network regularly hire for these roles.
Content and communications. TGC itself and affiliated organisations hire writers, editors, social media managers, and podcast producers. These roles are often remote.

Tips for Finding the Right Position

Search multiple boards. No single job board lists every open position. Check the TGC board, SolaJobs, seminary boards, and denominational listings. Set up alerts where available so new postings come to you.
Read the church's statement of faith. TGC-affiliated churches span a range within Reformed evangelicalism (Baptist, Presbyterian, non-denominational, and others). Make sure the church's specific confessional commitments align with your own before investing time in an application.
Check the church's website and sermons. A church's website tells you how they present themselves to visitors. Their sermon archive tells you what they actually teach. Both are worth reviewing before applying.
Network within the TGC community. Many pastoral positions are filled through personal relationships and recommendations before they're ever posted publicly. Attending TGC conferences, connecting with pastors in your area, and being active in Reformed networks can surface opportunities that never appear on a job board.

SolaJobs is the largest job board for Reformed churches, reaching over 4,000 church job seekers monthly. Browse open positions or post a job for free.