Ministry Consultant - Renewal and Discipleship

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Facilitate the Thriving Congregations renewal pathway, including Thriving Essentials, Thriving in Mission, and Thriving Practices cohorts.
2. Equip local churches and classis leadership with shared language, tools, and ongoing coaching.
3. Support congregations in defining their unique missional mandate through the Thriving in Mission discernment process.
4. Guide creation of customized five-year ministry plans that integrate the localized gospel vision into the daily life of the church.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Curate accessible discipleship materials deeply rooted in Reformed theology, utilizing sound adult learning theory to translate complex concepts into flexible tools.
8. Partner with diverse communities to develop contextual tools.
9. Equip congregations to support and value disciple-making in diverse contexts.
10. Assist in research methodologies to assess discipleship multiplication and congregational renewal.
11. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. 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.
2. Proven track record in public speaking and group facilitation, including experience coaching and mentoring other facilitators.
3. Ability to foster dynamic learning communities and guide church leadership in strategic planning, spiritual discernment, and change management.
4. Skilled at translating complex theological concepts into simple, reproducible tools using proven adult learning and community-building principles.
5. Proven ability to work cross-culturally, cultivating mutual learning in diverse communities.
6. Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
7. Highly collaborative cross-functional team player.
8. Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
9. Intermediate computer skills and digital communication, including virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom) and digital resource distribution networks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master’s degree in pastoral ministry, theology, education, or a related field required.
2. Ordination or eligibility for ordination in the Christian Reformed Church is preferred.
3. Advanced experience in pastoral leadership, congregational coaching, or ministry consultation is required.
4. Experience with the CRCNA denomination and Thrive’s renewal pathway or similar congregational discernment frameworks is an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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