Lisha’s Kill Reformed Church: Minister of Word and Sacrament
Lisha’s Kill Reformed Church, located in the Town of Colonie in upstate NY, seeks a minister of Word and sacrament. They hope their new pastor will be an excellent preacher of bible-based messages who is also is a good spiritual leader with a focus on church growth. From their profile: “We believe God has a plan and will lead us to the right person to not only be a wonderful pastor leading church worship services, but also focusing on strengthening our members and overall health and well being of our congregation.”
Contact for further information and to request the church profile: Robert Farquharson at rfarquharson77@me.com
First Reformed Church, Schenectady: Full-Time Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator
We are looking for an energetic, motivated leader to coordinate and guide our ministries with children and youth, from infancy through high school. This includes those within the church and extending to those beyond the congregation. We expect such a person will have: experience with children and youth in and beyond church settings, training in education and nurture of children and youth, and knowledge of the Bible–particularly its central stories. This individual will collaborate with FRC’s Youth Education and Nurture (YEN) Committee and other church staff and members to further the church’s ministry to children and youth. This is a vital ministry within FRC and this individual is critical to the continued growth of our church. Click here for full job description. For more information and to apply, contact Tom Mancuso, Personnel Committeee, tom.mancuso@ymail.com.
West Glenville Reformed Church: Minister to Families and Congregation (MFC)
This paid ministry position will contain two major areas of focus:
- Ministry to the families in the congregation with youth of all ages.
- Ministry to the whole congregation through calling and visitation and congregational care.
- Youth and Family Ministry
The MFC will be responsible for working under the guidance of the Pastor to create an
ongoing program of ministry to families with youth of all ages. The overall goal will be to
minister to the youth of our congregation by ministering to the families in which they live.
Regular events and activities will be planned and executed by the MFC to further the
supporting role that our church plays in the lives of our families with children. It is the
hope that the MFC, with the help of the Holy Spirit, will act as the catalyst for faith
formation in the homes of our families. There will be a considerable amount of freedom
given to the MFC to devise and execute the program under the guidance of the Pastor. - Congregational Care
The MFC will serve as director of congregational care, visitation, and calling. As leader of
this ministry, the MFC will serve alongside the Pastor and the other members of the
congregation to be a part of a comprehensive congregational care program that serves the
pastoral needs of the entire community. This will involve home visits, hospital visits,
phone calls, sending cards, and covering emergency pastoral care needs at times when the
Pastor is unavailable. - Other Expectations
The MFC will be expected to hold office hours at the same time as the Pastor and
Secretary to create an environment of collegiality and open communication. This will be
roughly one morning per week. The MFC will be expected to attend worship at West
Glenville Reformed Church as much as possible. The MFC will be expected to participate
in congregational events in an effort to become an integrated part of the faith community.
Salary, time off, vacations, and other specifics will be negotiated by the Personnel
Committee based on candidate qualification. - Call the church at 518-399-9426 for further information.
Schenectady Classis RCA 