Lead Pastor

Pastoral Job DescriptionGreenwood’s purpose is to serve God through worship, witness, discipleship, and service. We are now looking for the next pastor that God has prepared to lead us in our ministry. Our next pastor should have the conviction that he/she is called by God to serve as Greenwood’s shepherd, and his/her ministry passions should align with Greenwood’s goals and direction. Greenwood has a positive outlook for the future. We are looking to not just maintain our current ministry but move the church forward.Ministry Requirements Willingness to serve as a part-time contract pastor 16 hrs./week with flexible scheduling. Ordained or Commissioned by the Reformed Church in America, a Formula of Agreement denomination, or the Christian Reformed Church. Demonstrated commitment to the work and witness of the Reformed Church in America. Experience in ministry with a small membership congregation is desired but not essential. Experience with elder ministry is desired but not mandatory.Ministry Responsibilities Reside within or near the community (no more than a 30-minute commute). Deliver sermons that are biblical, practical, and relevant. Lead Sunday worship services. Conduct the weekly adult Bible Study. Oversee pastoral care for members in cooperation with the Consistory Care Teams Work with the church on outreach and mission team initiatives.Mission for GreenwoodOur mission is to reach out and show Christ’s love to the local neighborhood and the greater Kalamazoo area, as well as God’s greater kingdom. We do this through worship services, study opportunities, and service interaction in the community.Future Vision for Greenwood We see Greenwood continuing to hold worship services for many more years to come. The congregation is made up of many older individuals who have been key members up to this point. We feel the current situation within Greenwood makes for the right combination of people to take us into the coming years. Our new Pastor should be a great listener, preach from the Bible, and be a source of wise counsel. Excitement in the church. Greenwood would continue to grow & support our new Pastor, as we grow together. Our hope is that our next Pastor would see this as truly a calling, and thattrusting and supportive relationships can be built as we work together, sharing ideas and establishing a direction for revitalization and growth