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 Pam Byers at the Administrative Office.
Recent calls:
- Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Church in Crystal Lake, IL, has just called John Dillon as pastor. He has most recently served First Presbyterian Church in Cumberland, MD.
- Paul Rock begins this month as pastor of Second Presbyterian Church of Kansas City. He has most recently been Associate Pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian in New York City.
- Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta has called Pam Driesell, currently pastor of Oconee Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville, GA. She will begin her pastorate in October.
- Joann Lee has been called as the new Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, MN. She was previously a Lilly Pastoral Resident at Fourth Church in Chicago.
- Blacksburg [VA] Presbyterian Church has called Catherine Taylor as their new pastor, beginning in May. She was formerly pastor of the Church of the New Covenant in Doraville, GA.
- Paul Gilmore became pastor of First Presbyterian Church in New Canaan, CT, in March. He previously served First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, MN.
- First Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC, welcomed Mark Burnham as its new pastor in January. He previously served the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos [CA].
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First Presbyterian Church
Deerfield, IL
800 members
Pastor/Head of Staff
This energetic, caring congregation located 25 miles north of Chicago shares a common faith expressed through different worship styles, and a common passion for mission and youth.
Website: www.firstpresbyterianchurchofdeerfield.org • CIF: 01649.ABO 8/23/10
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Morningside Presbyterian Church
Atlanta, GA
450 members
Pastor/Head of Staff
The mission of this fast-growing congregations in an attractive residential neighborhood is to “address openly and honestly the challenges of the world today with hope, grace, compassion and wisdom.”
Website: www.morningsidepc.org • CIF: 22081.ACO 8/18/10
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Columbine United Church
Littleton, CO
1,200 members
Associate Pastor for Children’s Ministries
This Union church (PCUSA, United Methodist, and UCC), in a suburb of Denver, aims to create disciples of Jesus that are Christ centered, theologically open, ecumenically committed and able to apply their faith to their lives. Their community values unconditional positive regard for all people, life-long faith development, joyful sharing of resources, and actualizing our divine potential.
Website: www.columbinechurch.org • CIF: 09794 8/3/10
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First Presbyterian Church
San Anselmo, CA
325 members
Associate Pastor for Children, Youth, and Families
The motto of this worship- and mission-minded congregation, located next door to San Francisco Theological Seminary across the Golden Gate from San Francisco, is “Together We Serve.”
Website: www.togetherweserve.org • CIF: 00677.AC3 05/27/10
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Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Bryn Mawr, PA
3,500 members
Associate Pastor for Youth, their Families, & College Ministry
This strongly mission-oriented congregation, located in a near-in suburb of Philadelphia, seeks to be “a community of faith challenged, strengthened, and transformed by the God who is revealed to us in Christ.”
Website: www.bmpc.org • CIF: 07938.AH2 05/26/10
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Portland, OR
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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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis, MN
3,000 members
Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care
This historic, mission-minded downtown church has been a “telling presence” in the city since 1854 and still reaches out to neighbors in the city and across the world.
Website: www.ewestminster.org • CIF: 03847.AE0 05/17/10
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Broadway Presbyterian Church
New York, NY
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
First Presbyterian Church
Ithaca, NY
550 members
Associate Pastor
This downtown church is culturally, ethnically, and theologically diverse, with a commitment to education and a passion for mission.
Website: firstpresithaca.org CIF: 05411.AC1 05/07/10
First Presbyterian Church
Seneca Falls, NY
100 members
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Solo Pastor
Steeped in the history of the Women’s Rights Movement, First Presbyterian is an open, affirming and loving congregation with a deep commitment to peace and social justice, community involvement, mission work and theological debate.
Website: www.fpressf.com CIF: 05518.ABO 4/20/2010
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Bound Brook Presbyterian Church
Bound Brook, NJ
475 members
Pastor/Head of Staff
This active congregations in a northern New Jersey suburb works to be a welcoming, caring, worshipping, and learning community.
Website: www.bbpc.org CIF: 04918.ABO 4/20/2010
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Christ Church Uniting
Kailua, HI
75 members
Solo Pastor
This Presbyterian and Disciples union church aspires to be a vibrant witness to Christ’s inclusive love, supporting spiritual growth and social justice.
Website: www.ccukailua.org CIF: 10238.AAO 4/13/2010
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White Memorial Presbyterian Church
Raleigh, NC
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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First Presbyterian Church
Arlington, VA
350 members
Pastor/Head of Staff
Located in a near-in suburb of Washington, DC, First Arlington seeks to invite, empower, and embody God’s grace. It is looking for a pastor to guide and encourage the transition to a program church.
Website: www.fpcarlington.org CIF: 00392.AB0 9/16/2009
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First Presbyterian Church
Kalamazoo, MI
1,000 members
Pastor/Head of Staff
Building on a legacy of strong pastoral leadership, performing arts, and youth programming, we build community inside and outside our doors and embrace prophetic change in a complex world.
Website: http://www.kalamazoofirstpres.org CIF: 003376.AC0 11/26/2008
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To add your church’s Church Information Form to this list, please contact Executive Director Pam Byers.
