Lead Pastor Lakeland Reformed Church Learning, Reaching, Caring

Job Title:
Lead Pastor

Lakeland Reformed Church, Vicksburg, Michigan

(Released January 2026)

Status:
Ordained, Part-Time (20 hours)

Accountable to:
Consistory of LRC

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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.

• 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.

• 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:

Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2026.