Description

Job Title: Lead Pastor

Lakeland Reformed Church, Vicksburg, Michigan

(Released January 2026)

Status: Ordained, Part-Time (20 hours)

Accountable to: The Consistory of LRC

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume and three references 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.

• 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.

Requirements

How to Apply

Primary Contact: Nathaniel Chiu

Email: LRCpastoralsearch@gmail.com

Phone: 2696491703

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