The Covenant Network encourages churches engaged in a pastor search to make full use of the PCUSA’s Church Leadership Connection and of their presbytery’s Executive Presbyter, Stated Clerk, and Committee on Ministry.
The following congregations that share Covenant Network’s vision of the church have openings on their pastoral staffs. Their Pastor Nominating Committees are particularly interested in considering candidates with a faithfully inclusive understanding of the church’s ministry and mission. Recommendations and self-referrals may be addressed to the PNC Chair.
Note to pastors: If you would also like to be part of our confidential file of pastors who have affirmed the Call to Covenant Community and are seeking or open to a new call, please contact Interim Executive Director, Nancy Enderle.
Recent calls:
- Westminster Presbyterian, Sacramento, CA has called Wes Nordman as Head of Staff. His previous pastorate was at Woodland Park Presbyterian in Seattle.
- Village Presbyterian in Prairie Village, KS has called Cynthia Holder Rich as Executive Pastor for Ministry. Cynthia comes to Village after serving in parish ministry in three states, as a misson coworker in Madagascar, and on a seminary faculty in Michigan.
- First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, NM is happy to announce a call to the Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts as Head of Staff. He comes from a 16 year pastorate at Lyndhurst Community Presbyterian Church outside Cleveland, OH. He received his MDiv from Yale and his DMin from McCormick Seminary.
- Columbine United Church, in Littleton, Colorado has called Justin Spurlock as Associate Pastor for Children, Youth and Family. He graduated from McCormick Theological Seminary in May, and was ordained in San Joaquin Presbytery.
- Bryn Mawr [PA] Presbyterian Church has just called Kellen Smith as Associate Pastor of Youth, Their Families, and College Ministries. Kellen graduates in May from Princeton Theological Seminary.
- Fairfax Fair, most recently Pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville, has just accepted a call as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, MI.
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First Presbyterian Church
Oak Ridge, TN
Pastor
A vibrant church of about 200-members in beautiful East Tennessee is looking for a caring pastor with strong people skills. The First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge has a long and rich history. We pride ourselves on our extensive ministry that includes Habitat for Humanity, Living Waters, Montreat, and more. We are seeking a person who can preach a good intellectual sermon, minister to the elderly, and serve in a supporting role to the youth program – sounds like superwoman/man? You bet! If you want a challenge then you need to give us a closer look.
Our CIF is 03641.AB0 found on the PC(USA) Web site.
Get to know us at (fpcor.org). We are actively evaluating PIFs.
If you prefer, you can communicate directly by e-mailing PNC contact Anne Backus at: backusanne@comcast.net.
Information posted 1/19/12
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Downtown Presbyterian Church
Rochester, NY
Interim Pastor, Full-time
“We seek an experienced and spiritually mature individual to partner with us as we stand for justice in our city, our denomination, and the wider world, and to support us in our work to call and install a full time pastor. The interim will work collaboratively with the church staff, church leadership, members and friends in all aspects of our justice and spirituality-centered ministry.”
Website
CIF #: 10234.AE0
Email your PIF to: isc@DowntownPresbyterian.org
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Riverdale Presbyterian Church
Bronx, NY
250 members
Pastor
This vibrant, culturally diverse congregation, located 20 minutes from downtown Manhattan in the NW Bronx, is deeply rooted in the Reformed church tradition. As a supporting congregation, and leading participant of “Presbyterian Welcome”, we believe that everyone shares equally in God’s promise of abundant life.
Website: www.riverdalepc.org CIF# 05651.AA0.
E-mail your PIF to the Riverdale PNC.
Information posted 9/20/11
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First Presbyterian Church
New Orleans, LA
75 members
Solo Pastor
Proudly diverse and hospitable, First Presbyterian has a large homeless ministry that includes partners from other area churches. Although small, this congregation is “strong in spirit, with most members actively engaged” in different church and community programs.
Website: www.fpcno.org • CIF#: 21974 • 6/2/11
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Church of the Covenant
Boston, MA
150 members
Pastor
Located in Boston’s Back Bay, Church of the Covenant is a federated PC(USA)/UCC congregation long recognized for its progressive leadership and courageous activism. The congregation’s passion for social justice is coupled with a deep desire to grow in and be strengthened by the spiritual life.
Website: www.cotcbos.org • CIF#: 04555.ABO • 3/23/11
For UCC candidates, contact the Massachusetts Conference at (508) 875-5233, ext. 226; or email: andersonj@maucc.org.
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Falls Church Presbyterian Church
Falls Church, VA
600 members
Pastor (Head of Staff)
This historic congregation in suburban Washington intends to be “a warm, accepting family of worshipers and faith explorers who reach out to share Christ’s love, support each other, and serve our community and world.”
Website: www.fallschurchpresby.org • CIF#: 00399.AGO • 2/22/11
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Middle Collegiate Church (RCA)
New York, NY
Associate minister for Social Justice and Community Organizing
This “welcoming – artistic – inclusive – bold” Reformed Church, located in New York City’s East Village, aims to celebrate and rehearse the values of the reign of God, locally and around the world. As an RCA congregation, it is in full communion with the PC(USA).
Website: www.middlechurch.org • Job description
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Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
New York or Los Angeles
Director of Religion, Faith and Values Program
The Director of this program will be responsible for leading GLAAD’s efforts to change culture and shift public opinion on LGBT issues among people of faith. This work includes amplifying the voices of pro-LGBT people of faith and leaders through media advocacy and anti-defamation work.
Full job posting is at the GLAAD website.
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Northside Presbyterian Church
Ann Arbor, MI
(position filled)
55 members
Solo Pastor (part-time)
This dynamic, family-sized congregation in Ann Arbor, committed to the full inclusion of all of God’s children, enjoys a traditional worship with a strong emphasis on lay leadership and an excellent music program. Northside shares a building and some ministries and programs with St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, and is the second oldest such ecumenical partnership in the country.
Website: www.northsidepres.org • CIF: #04162.AA1 • 2/3/11
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Portland, OR
(position filled)
750 members
Pastor/Head of Staff
This diverse, urban congregation, drawing members from throughout the metropolitan area, seeks to be a welcoming, nurturing Christian community to all generations.
Website: www.westprespdx.org • CIF: 07102.ACO 05/26/10
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Broadway Presbyterian Church
New York, NY
(position filled)
100 members
Solo Pastor
This Upper West Side congregation reaches out to its extremely varied community through worship, work, witness, and welcome.
Website: www.broadwaypresbyterian.org • CIF: 05619.AB1 05/17/10
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White Memorial Presbyterian Church
Raleigh, NC
(position filled)
4,000 members
Pastor/Head of Staff
This intellectually curious and diversely talented congregation seeks to take seriously the admonition of Christ — to whom much is given, much is required. Almost one-third of the budget supports local, domestic and international ministries in which our members are actively involved.
Website: www.whitememorial.org CIF: 21389.AG2 3/3/10
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To add your church’s Church Information Form to this list, please contact Lou East.
