Ministry Consultant - Renewal and Discipleship

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Facilitate the Thriving Congregations renewal pathway, including Thriving Essentials, Thriving in Mission, and Thriving Practices cohorts.
2. Equip local churches and classis leadership with shared language, tools, and ongoing coaching.
3. Support congregations in defining their unique missional mandate through the Thriving in Mission discernment process. 
4. Guide creation of customized five-year ministry plans that integrate the localized gospel vision into the daily life of the church.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Curate accessible discipleship materials deeply rooted in Reformed theology, utilizing sound adult learning theory to translate complex concepts into flexible tools.
8. Partner with diverse communities to develop contextual tools.
9. Equip congregations to support and value disciple-making in diverse contexts.
10. Assist in research methodologies to assess discipleship multiplication and congregational renewal.
11. Other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:

1. 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.
2. Proven track record in public speaking and group facilitation, including experience coaching and mentoring other facilitators.
3. Ability to foster dynamic learning communities and guide church leadership in strategic planning, spiritual discernment, and change management.
4. Skilled at translating complex theological concepts into simple, reproducible tools using proven adult learning and community-building principles.
5. Proven ability to work cross-culturally, cultivating mutual learning in diverse communities.
6. Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills. 
7. Highly collaborative cross-functional team player.
8. Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills. 
9. Intermediate computer skills and digital communication, including virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom) and digital resource distribution networks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master’s degree in pastoral ministry, theology, education, or a related field required. 
2. Ordination or eligibility for ordination in the Christian Reformed Church is preferred.
3. Advanced experience in pastoral leadership, congregational coaching, or ministry consultation is required.
4. Experience with the CRCNA denomination and Thrive’s renewal pathway or similar congregational discernment frameworks is an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Ability to travel within Canada and the United States as needed to facilitate in-person immersions, cohort retreats, and Classical consultations.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 50% travel during the fall and spring, including weekends, is required to perform the duties and responsibilities described above.

Full-time Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements 
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
• Competitive benefits and retirement plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world

About
Who We AreThe Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) includes just over one thousand congregations across the United States and Canada. About 75 percent of the churches are in the United States and 25 percent are in Canada. While we're a denomination with churches and ministries in two countries, we share in the blessings of ecclesial unity and joint ministry. Almost 230,000 people belong to the CRCNA—not a large number when you consider the population of our two countries. But by God’s grace we can accomplish a lot when we work together.The CRCNA denominational offices serve the local church, providing resources to pastors and congregations so that people are introduced to Jesus Christ and their faith is nurtured. Other agencies of the CRCNA include ReFrame Ministries, Resonate Global Mission, and World Renew. Be Who You AreThe CRCNA is committed to building a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices and experiences of all our employees. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our broader culture and the Christian church, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. To read the CRCNA Diversity Statement click here