Ministry Consultant - Renewal and Discipleship
Final date to receive applications: 22 November 2026
Department: Thrive
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Canada or USA
Description
PURPOSE: This position will implement Thrive’s congregational renewal efforts, with a strategic emphasis on discipleship multiplication, to help Christian Reformed congregations. This role will enable CRC to grow faithfully, holistically, and missionally, embodying the gospel of Jesus Christ in local contexts.
The starting salary for this position is $91,482/year USD or $93,084/year CAD
This position offers a flexible remote work schedule and an attractive benefits package, including retirement fund contribution, four weeks of vacation, and more.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitate the Thriving Congregations renewal pathway, including Thriving Essentials, Thriving in Mission, and Thriving Practices cohorts.Equip local churches and classis leadership with shared language, tools, and ongoing coaching.Support congregations in defining their unique missional mandate through the Thriving in Mission discernment process.Guide creation of customized five-year ministry plans that integrate the localized gospel vision into the daily life of the church.Provide consultation and training to congregations and classes on missional identity and discipleship. Support a shift from clergy-driven models to every-member disciple-making that equips the laity.Facilitate Thrive’s disciple-making cohorts by guiding church ministry teams through a structured nine-month journey of immersive workshops, customized tool-building, and ongoing practical training.Curate accessible discipleship materials deeply rooted in Reformed theology, utilizing sound adult learning theory to translate complex concepts into flexible tools.Partner with diverse communities to develop contextual tools.Equip congregations to support and value disciple-making in diverse contexts.Assist in research methodologies to assess discipleship multiplication and congregational renewal.Other duties as assigned.None
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QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation, or of a church in communion with the CRCNA, and agreement with the doctrine of the church signified by signing a covenant statement.Proven track record in public speaking and group facilitation, including experience coaching and mentoring other facilitators.Ability to foster dynamic learning communities and guide church leadership in strategic planning, spiritual discernment, and change management.Skilled at translating complex theological concepts into simple, reproducible tools using proven adult learning and community-building principles.Proven ability to work cross-culturally, cultivating mutual learning in diverse communities.Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.Highly collaborative cross-functional team player.Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills.Intermediate computer skills and digital communication, including virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom) and digital resource distribution networks.Master’s degree in pastoral ministry, theology, education, or a related field required.Ordination or eligibility for ordination in the Christian Reformed Church is preferred.Advanced experience in pastoral leadership, congregational…