Ministry Consultant – Crossroads Discernment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Facilitate the Thrive’s Crossroads discernment process for congregations experiencing decline.

• Assist church members in understanding internal dynamics, denominational expectations, and their missional context to make informed decisions.

• Offer consultation, coaching, and pastoral support to pastors and council chairs during administrative transitions or renewal pathways within the congregational lifecycle.

• Support church leadership in providing compassionate care for departing members and assist with membership transfers to neighboring congregations.

• Consult with classis leaders on legacy pathways, renewal strategies, and church closure procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements.

• Guide disbanding congregations and classis leadership in the process of property dissolution and financial asset designation.

• Collaborate with Resonate Global Mission, Candidacy, and local classis leadership teams to foster church planting and establish normalized legacy outcomes for concluding ministries.

• Develop and curate guidance materials, tools, and case studies on legacy planning and asset designation for distribution among congregations and classes.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a professing member of a Christian Reformed congregation or a church in communion with the CRCNA and agree with the church doctrine by signing a covenant statement.

• Proven ability to navigate emotional landscapes, including grief, conflict resolution, and organizational change.

• Strong consultative and coaching skills, with experience in guiding church councils through discernment and planning processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally and collaborate with diverse congregations.

• A highly collaborative team player with cross-functional capabilities.

• A Master's degree in pastoral ministry, theology, clinical counseling, social work, or a related field is required.

• Intermediate experience with the Crossroads Discernment Process, specialized transitional ministry, or related congregational renewal frameworks.

• Advanced pastoral leadership experience in transitional ministry or church renewal is essential.

• Willingness to travel within Canada and the United States as necessary to support classes and congregations.

• Required to travel 50% during the fall and spring seasons, including weekends.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-Life Balance

• Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements

• Generous Vacation and Holiday Time

• Competitive benefits and retirement plan

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Contribute to an organization that is making a significant impact in the world

• Retirement fund contribution

• Four weeks of vacation