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About Western
Western Theological Seminary is rooted in the historic Christian faith and seeks to be Reformed, evangelical, and ecumenical in its focus. With a full time faculty of 20, it offers four degree programs: the M.Div. in both residential and distance-learning formats, an M.A., a Th.M., and a D.Min. In addition, it offers a two graduate certificate programs, a graduate program for Christian Educators, and a dual-track M.Div./MSW program, as well as continuing education initiatives.
Commitment to Diversity
Western Theological Seminary is actively pursuing diversity (understood in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability) in its faculty and staff. Women and members of racial-ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Open Faculty Positions
There are no open positions at this time.
Open Staff Positions
Director of Admissions
Contribute to the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by leading the seminary’s efforts and an experienced and engaged Admissions team to recruit new students, evaluate prospective students, develop recruiting pipelines and oversee the Seminary’s comprehensive admissions process.
This full-time position reports to the President. Read the position description here.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed WTS Employment Application to employment@westernsem.edu. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Grant Coordinator
Support the mission of Western Theological Seminary (WTS) to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by coordinating the implementation of grant-funded projects with the Project Directors of Churches in Mission and Nurturing Children with Disabilities. The Grant Coordinator will also pursue the writing and application process for further grant initiatives in coordination with the Director of Development.
The Grant Coordinator will report to Hannah Stevens, Director for Churches in Mission, and work full-time through December 2024. In January 2025, unless additional funding is identified, the role may transition to part-time. Read the position description here.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed WTS Employment Application to employment@westernsem.edu. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applicant materials will be reviewed beginning September 25, 2023.
Accreditation Specialist and Program Administrator (MA in CMHC)
Support the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by providing program development, accreditation, and administrative support for the seminary’s new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA in CMHC) program. During the initial five years of the program, assist with projects related to establishing the program and completing the initial Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) accreditation processes.
This full-time position will report to Dr. Elizabeth Pennock, director of the MA in CMHC program, with an anticipated employment date of January 2024. Read the position description here.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed WTS Employment Application to employment@westernsem.edu. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applicant materials will be reviewed beginning September 25, 2023.
Open Student Employment Positions
Community Action House Student Advocate
Provide support to the Community Kitchen by developing and managing a Children’s Center and literacy program, and enhancing a welcoming environment for patrons. A job description is available here.
Eligibility for Federal Work Study is required.
Pay rate: $11.50/hour
To apply, complete a WTS Application for Employment and send it to employment@westernsem.edu.
Applications will be received until the position is filled.
NOTE: If you are a student currently employed by WTS, you do not need to submit another Application for Employment. If you are not a current student employee, download the WTS Application for Employment and save it on your computer before completing it. When complete, save it and attach it to your email.
Open Ministry Positions (submitted by churches & organizations)
Also: check out the latest positions listed on the Reformed Church in America website.
July 2023
Rose Park Reformed Church, Holland, MI – Worship Leader
Christ’s Community Fellowship, Vega, TX – Senior Pastor
Reformed Church of Port Ewen, Port Ewen, NY – Pastor
June 2023
Mission Church, Bloomingdale, IL – Middle School Director
The Journey, St. Louis, MO – Journey Kids Director
Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ontario – Co-Pastor
Lake City Christian Reformed Church, Lake City, MI- Next Generation Pastor/Director
Heritage Christian Fellowship, Medford, OR – Pastor of Worship and Student Ministry
FBC Elkhart, Elkhart IN – Discipleship Pastor
Door Creek Church, Wisconson – Middle School Pastor and High School Pastor
Discovery CRC, Grand Rapids, MI – Worship Director
Suncrest Christian Church, St John, IN – Worship Pastor
Corinth Reformed Church, Byron Center, MI – Teaching Pastor
North Ten Mile Baptist Church, Amity, PA – Senior Pastor
Immanuel Church, Gurnee, IL – Teaching Pastor
Providence Church, Holland, MI – Director of Children’s Ministries
First Reformed Church of Aplington, Aplington, IA – Pastor
Fairway Christian Reformed Church, Jenison, MI – Director of Worship Arts
Salem Reformed Church, Little Rock Iowa – Associate Pastor
Rosewood Christian Reformed Church, Bellflower, CA – Pastor of Preaching and Next Generation
Southridge Church, Kalamazoo, MI – Children’s Ministry Director
Southridge Church, Kalamazoo, MI – Praise and Worship Director
Southridge Church, Kalamazoo, MI – Youth Director
Central Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI – Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Second Christian Reformed Church, Grand Haven, MI – Worship Coordinator
Centro Universitário Filadélfia – Londrina/PR – Brazil – General coordinator of the higher education course in theology and member manager throughout Brazil
Citylight Community church – Linkou, New Taipei City, Taiwan
May 2023
Pulse Church, Minneapolis, MN- Vice President of Digital Evangelistic Content
Mission Church, Bloomingdale, IL – Worship Director
Mayflower Congregational Church, Grand Rapids, MI – Associate Pastor
Old Brick Reformed Church, Marlboro, NJ – Part-Time Pastor (Contact the supervising pastor, Rev. Louis LaFazia, at pastorlou@churchinbrielle.org)
Lake Church, Arlington, TX – Pastoral Resident
Thornapple Community Church, Cascade, MI – Director of Youth Ministry (part-time)
Greenleafton Reformed Church, Preston, MN – Lead Pastor
Senior Care Partners, Kalamazoo, MI – Senior Care Provider
Community Bible Church, Pierre, SD – Associate Pastor
Christ Community Church, Carmichael CA – Senior Pastor
Silver Creek Community Church, Maple Lake, MN – Pastor.
First Presbyterian Church Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs, AR – Senior Pastor
Christ Church, Wayne, PA – Youth Pastor
River Ridge Church, Spring Grove, IL – Lead Campus Pastor
Redemption Fellowship, Tukwila – Associate Pastor
First Reformed Church, Holland, MI–Head Organist (PT) & Minister of Music (PT)
Greenleafton Reformed Church, Preston, MN–Lead Pastor
April 2023
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Redondo Beach, CA–Associate Pastor/Director of Youth and Children’s Spiritual Formation (FT)
Berean Baptist Church, Portage, MI–Lead Pastor
Trinity Reformed Church, Allison, IA–Lead Pastor
New Hurley Reformed Church, Wallkill, NY–Pastor/Teacher
Trinity Reformed Church, El Monte, CA–Pastor (PT)
Hager Park Church, Jenison, MI–Worship Director (PT)
Community Church of Douglas, MI–Interim Coordinator of Family Discipleship (PT)
Menlo Church, Menlo, CA–Formation Missional Outreach Director (FT)
North Branch Reformed Church, Bridgewater, NJ–Pastor (FT)
LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI–Minister of Youth (FT)
Chinese Church of Iowa City, North Liberty, IA–English Ministry Pastor
Mission Church, Bloomingdale, IL–Middle School Director
Salem Reformed Church, Little Rock, IA–Lead Pastor (FT)
Suncrest Christian Church, St. John, IN–Worship Pastor
Crossroads Community Church, Amsterdam, NY–Discipleship Pastor (FT)
Immanuel Church, Gurnee, IL–Teaching Pastor (FT)
First Baptist Church, Elhart, IN–Discipleship Pastor
First Congregational Church, Emporia, KS–Senior Pastor (FT)
Lakeview Community Church, Rochester, NY–Solo Pastor (FT)
Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, MI–Director of Youth Ministries (PT) and Director of Music
Manna Christian Fellowship, Princeton, NJ–Campus Director (FT) and Women’s Senior Ministry Fellow (FT)
Carroll University & the Presbytery of Milwaukee, Waukesha, WI–Chaplain Resident (FT)
March 2023
Ridge Point, Holland, MI–Lead Pastor (FT)
Clover Hill Reformed Church, Hillsborough NJ–Pastor (PT)
Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, OH–Co-Pastor (FT)
First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor, WA–Family Ministries (Next-Gen) Pastor
Covenant Life Church, Grand Haven, MI–Co-Pastor (FT)
Discovery Church, Grand Rapids, MI–Worship Director (PT)
1st (Park) Congregational Church UCC, Grand Rapids, MI–Director of Spiritual Formation, Education and Development
First Baptist Church, Aberdeen, SD–Senior Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church, Topeka, KS–Lead Pastor
Georgetown United Methodist Church, Jenison, MI–Young Disciples Ministry Assistant
Second Christian Reformed Church, Grand Haven, MI–Worship Coordinator (PT) and Administrative Assistant (PT)
Hope Church, Spencer, IA–Lead Pastor
Spring Valley Reformed Church, Fulton, IL–Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Kiron, IA–Senior Pastor (FT)
First Presbyterian Church of South Boston, MA–Pastor
Dungeness Community Church, Sequim, WA–Family Ministries Pastor
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The seminary does not discriminate in admissions, employment, and educational programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, height, weight, genetic information, and other prohibited characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
As a religious institution, the seminary reserves the right to make employment and hiring decisions on the basis of religious criteria, based on the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and various relevant statutes.
For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and complaints of discrimination, contact:
Rayetta Perez, Title IX Coordinator
101 East 13th Street, Holland MI 49423
616 392.8555 x103
Inquiries and complaints may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.