Senior Pastor

American Reformed Church (ARC) in DeMotte, Indiana is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our congregation in faithful preaching, pastoral care, and missional engagement. We are looking for a pastor who is energetic, biblically grounded, relationally strong, and open-minded toward new ideas
, while remaining committed to the authority of Scripture and the Reformed tradition.

The pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader of the congregation, working collaboratively with the elders/consistory to shepherd the church, equip members for ministry, and guide the church into its next season of growth and vitality.

• Preaching and Teaching — Proclaim the Word of God faithfully and clearly through expository, Christ-centered preaching. Teach in a manner that is biblically sound, accessible, and relevant to daily life. Support and encourage Christian education for all ages.
• Pastoral Care — Provide compassionate pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer. Walk alongside members through life transitions, crises, and spiritual growth. Encourage spiritual maturity and discipleship within the congregation.
• Leadership and Vision — Serve as a spiritual leader in partnership with the elders/consistory. Bring fresh energy, thoughtful ideas, and creative approaches to ministry while respecting church order and governance. Help discern and articulate vision aligned with Scripture, the church’s beliefs, and its local context. Foster unity, humility, and love within the body of Christ.
• Worship and Sacraments — Lead and oversee worship services in accordance with Reformed theology. Administer the sacraments faithfully and reverently. Work collaboratively with worship leaders and volunteers.
• Outreach and Community Engagement — Encourage evangelism and outreach in the local community. Build relationships within DeMotte and surrounding areas. Help the church remain welcoming, relevant, and engaged with those outside the congregation.

• Required — A clear calling to pastoral ministry. Strong commitment to the authority of Scripture and the core tenets of the Reformed faith. Ordained (or ordainable) in a Reformed tradition. Demonstrated ability to preach and teach effectively. Proven pastoral leadership experience. Ability to work collaboratively with elders, leaders, and volunteers.
• Desired — Energetic and relational leadership style. Open-minded and thoughtful toward new ideas and ministry approaches. Experience leading a congregation through seasons of transition or growth. Comfortable engaging across generations. Seminary degree (MDiv or equivalent) preferred.

• Spiritually mature and prayerful. Humble, teachable, and approachable. Strong communicator and listener. Resilient, adaptable, and grounded in Christ. Committed to unity, peace, and faithful shepherding.

American Reformed Church is a Christ-centered congregation committed to biblical teaching, Reformed theology, and meaningful community life. We desire to grow in faith, love, and service while remaining rooted in God’s Word and responsive to the needs of our community.

Interested candidates are invited to submit: a resume or curriculum vitae; a brief statement of faith; a cover letter describing calling to ministry and interest in ARC; sermon samples (audio or video preferred); references upon request. Applications may be submitted to: