Reformed Church in America (Bahrain)
Lead Pastor Lakeland Reformed Church Learning, Reaching, Caring
Reformed Church in America (Bahrain), Mission, Kansas, United States
Job Title: Lead Pastor
Lakeland Reformed Church, Vicksburg, Michigan
(Released January 2026)
Status: Ordained, Part-Time (20 hours)
Accountable to: Consistory of LRC
Apply to: LRCpastoralsearch@gmail.com
We are anticipating a 20-hour/week position at this time. This may grow in the future and alternative arrangements may be considered. As a part time position, specific responsibilities will be tailored to the particular candidate’s gifts and abilities.
Mission: We are a fellowship that is: Learning from God’s Word about God’s love in Jesus Christ and His will for us as His people; Reaching up to God as we worship and pray; Reaching out to others in our community and around the world as we extend a helping hand to people in need and a loving invitation to receive forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ; and Caring about each other’s needs and spiritual growth.
Job Functions
Plan, schedule, coordinate and prepare weekly congregational worship activities including two special services (Christmas Eve and Holy Week). A worship team will be available to help with ideas and details.
Perform preaching responsibilities at worship services.
Supervise the preparation and administration, with the assistance of the Elders, the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.
Perform weddings and funerals. (It is understood, if bi-vocational, there is a potential for not being available due to other work obligations.)
Visit, with the assistance of Elders, congregants in their home or in the hospital, as needed and requested.
Council church members, on a limited basis, upon request.
Participate in LRC’s outreach in the community, including participation in the annual Vacation Bible School program.
Serve as President of Consistory and as Chair for Congregational meetings.
Provide limited administrative oversight, supervising the Administrative Assistant, and bringing to the Property Chair or Deacons any issues that may arise regarding the facilities.
Chair or Deacons any issues that may arise regarding the facilities.
Hold staff meetings at least monthly to share information and ideals. Include the LCB Director.
Be a member of the Personnel Committee.
Advise the Consistory of opportunities for Christian Education, Children’s Worship, Outreach, Community Care and/or other ministry opportunities.
Communicate with the congregation at least bi-monthly through The Light newsletter.
Lead new member classes as needed.
Be aware of small groups programs being held under the auspices of LRC.
Represent LRC in Classis and other denominational functions.
As time permits, represent LRC in community affairs including the South County Ministerial Alliance.
Key Objectives
Worship services are inspirational and meet the larger needs of the congregation. Emphasis is placed on calling believers to a commitment to Christ and equipping them to live for Him.
Sermons are meaningful, challenging, biblically based and in conformance to the doctrines and requirements of the Reformed Church in America.
With the assistance of the Elders and Deacons, Congregational Care is performed in a way that members, adherents, and visitors feel cared for in Christ’s church.
Effective leadership is provided for the Consistory.
Outreach programs are conducted as impactful, vital ministries.
Educational programs meet the unique needs of the congregation, are biblically based and equip members to live for Christ.
With the assistance of Consistory, Ministry Teams are effectively implemented to provide leadership and direction for key aspects of LRC’s ministry and church life.
Job Qualifications: Masters of Divinity. The candidate should be ordained, or able to pursue ordination, within the Reformed Church in America or a partner denomination in ecclesiastical fellowship.
Additional information is available at: https://www.lakelandreformedchurch.com
Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2026.
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Lakeland Reformed Church, Vicksburg, Michigan
(Released January 2026)
Status: Ordained, Part-Time (20 hours)
Accountable to: Consistory of LRC
Apply to: LRCpastoralsearch@gmail.com
We are anticipating a 20-hour/week position at this time. This may grow in the future and alternative arrangements may be considered. As a part time position, specific responsibilities will be tailored to the particular candidate’s gifts and abilities.
Mission: We are a fellowship that is: Learning from God’s Word about God’s love in Jesus Christ and His will for us as His people; Reaching up to God as we worship and pray; Reaching out to others in our community and around the world as we extend a helping hand to people in need and a loving invitation to receive forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ; and Caring about each other’s needs and spiritual growth.
Job Functions
Plan, schedule, coordinate and prepare weekly congregational worship activities including two special services (Christmas Eve and Holy Week). A worship team will be available to help with ideas and details.
Perform preaching responsibilities at worship services.
Supervise the preparation and administration, with the assistance of the Elders, the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.
Perform weddings and funerals. (It is understood, if bi-vocational, there is a potential for not being available due to other work obligations.)
Visit, with the assistance of Elders, congregants in their home or in the hospital, as needed and requested.
Council church members, on a limited basis, upon request.
Participate in LRC’s outreach in the community, including participation in the annual Vacation Bible School program.
Serve as President of Consistory and as Chair for Congregational meetings.
Provide limited administrative oversight, supervising the Administrative Assistant, and bringing to the Property Chair or Deacons any issues that may arise regarding the facilities.
Chair or Deacons any issues that may arise regarding the facilities.
Hold staff meetings at least monthly to share information and ideals. Include the LCB Director.
Be a member of the Personnel Committee.
Advise the Consistory of opportunities for Christian Education, Children’s Worship, Outreach, Community Care and/or other ministry opportunities.
Communicate with the congregation at least bi-monthly through The Light newsletter.
Lead new member classes as needed.
Be aware of small groups programs being held under the auspices of LRC.
Represent LRC in Classis and other denominational functions.
As time permits, represent LRC in community affairs including the South County Ministerial Alliance.
Key Objectives
Worship services are inspirational and meet the larger needs of the congregation. Emphasis is placed on calling believers to a commitment to Christ and equipping them to live for Him.
Sermons are meaningful, challenging, biblically based and in conformance to the doctrines and requirements of the Reformed Church in America.
With the assistance of the Elders and Deacons, Congregational Care is performed in a way that members, adherents, and visitors feel cared for in Christ’s church.
Effective leadership is provided for the Consistory.
Outreach programs are conducted as impactful, vital ministries.
Educational programs meet the unique needs of the congregation, are biblically based and equip members to live for Christ.
With the assistance of Consistory, Ministry Teams are effectively implemented to provide leadership and direction for key aspects of LRC’s ministry and church life.
Job Qualifications: Masters of Divinity. The candidate should be ordained, or able to pursue ordination, within the Reformed Church in America or a partner denomination in ecclesiastical fellowship.
Additional information is available at: https://www.lakelandreformedchurch.com
Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2026.
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