Position: Pastor of Congregational Care and Outreach
Church: Trinity Christian Reformed Church
Location: Rock Valley, IA
Website: trinitycrc.com
Trinity Christian Reformed Church is a vibrant, Christ-centered community shaped by God's love and a passion for service. Believing that full devotion to Christ is the calling of every believer, Trinity offers age-appropriate discipleship for spiritual growth and leadership development at every stage of life.Mission Statement:Motivated by God's love, Trinity Christian Reformed Church seeks to know Christ and glorify Him by making disciples who gather in worship, grow together in the Word, and go into the world as ambassadors of God's grace.Gather · Grow · Go. Trinity's ministry is organized around three callings: to gather for worship, to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord, and to go into the community and beyond with the Gospel.Worship. Worship is intergenerational and rooted in Scripture, the Sacraments, and prayer. Members are encouraged to honor God in every area of life — work, leisure, home, and school.Mission and service. Trinity seeks to bring God's transforming presence to its community, region, and world through compassionate ministries, local outreach, church planting, and global missions. Many members also volunteer with the para-church ministries based in Rock Valley.
The Pastor of Congregational Care and Outreach serves alongside the Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation and lead its outreach. The position ensures that members are known, cared for, and connected, and that the congregation bears faithful witness to Christ in Rock Valley and beyond. The Pastor shares in all three of Trinity's callings — Gather, Grow, and Go — and serves as the congregation's champion for Go.Personal QualificationsA mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, marked by prayer, humility, and integrityMeets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9Commitment to the authority of Scripture and to the Reformed faithA sense of call to serve an established rural congregation in the Reformed tradition as an Associate PastorProfessional CompetenciesRequiredOrdained or eligible for ordination as a Minister of the Word in the Christian Reformed Church in North AmericaGifted communicator of the WordStrong relational skills and the ability to connect with people of all agesSelf-starter able to work collaboratively as part of a pastoral and ministry teamPreferredExperience in congregational care and visitationExperience in pastoral counselingExperience in evangelism and community outreachExperience recruiting and equipping volunteersExperience in rural or small-town ministryPrimary Responsibilities1. Gather for WorshipPreaches periodically, as scheduled in coordination with the Lead PastorAssists in leading worship, pastoral prayer, the sacraments, and special services2. Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of the LordBuilds relationships with members across all generations and stages of lifeProvides regular visitation to members who are hospitalized, homebound, grieving, or in crisisProvides pastoral support to individuals and families through illness, loss, family difficulties, and major life transitionsOffers biblical counsel and spiritual guidance, including premarital counseling and marriage preparationOfficiates or assists with funerals and weddings and provides follow-up careMaintains systems that identify pastoral needs so that no member is overlookedEquips and supports leaders and volunteers in caring for one another3. Go into the Community and Beyond with the GospelChampions the congregation's "Go" efforts and models outreach in personal ministryMaintains a visible pastoral presence in Rock Valley and surrounding communitiesStrengthens local outreach ministries and builds relationships with community partnersEquips members to share their faith in their homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoodsMobilizes members for service and outreach opportunitiesSupports Trinity's global mission partnersExpectationsReports directly to the Lead Pastor and shares with him the pastoral responsibilities of the congregationServes under the authority and oversight of CouncilWorks collaboratively with elders, deacons, Care Group leaders, staff, and volunteersParticipates in staff meetings and Council meetings as appropriate
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