Seeking Senior Minister

Church of the Loving Shepherd (CLS) is an inclusive, ecumenical community church located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and rooted in the Christian tradition with 85 members and a typical Sunday attendance of 35 to 50. 

Our sanctuary is a beautiful 205-year-old barn with a meditation grotto and garden.   CLS is situated on fifteen acres containing meadows, woods, a labyrinth, a pond and a 170-year-old, historic, serpentine-stone manor house with an adjoining office. 

Our pastor is retiring, and we are searching for a replacement.  We are seeking an ordained pastor with a degree from an accredited seminary who has experience in conducting worship services, in providing pastoral care, and in congregational and community development. This position is for 30 hours per week. 

Applicants should value and respect all faith traditions.  Considerations that are important to us include openness, a positive outlook, community involvement, dedication to our food ministry program, and a strong interest in our music program.

We are seeking a pastor for an evolving community—a person who is open to sharing with, learning from, and growing with the congregation.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to churchofthelovingshepherd@gmail.com.

Seeking an Interim Pastor

The Protestant Community Church (also known as the Cathedral of the Woods) of Medford Lakes, NJ is seeking to fill the position of Interim Pastor. This will be a position beginning January 1 of 2025 and continue for the next 8-12 months.  The Protestant Community Church (PCC) is located in a bucolic setting fewer than 20 miles east of Philadelphia.  PCC is an interdenominational and congregationally governed church with an average attendance of 90-120 between two services at 8 o’clock and 10 o’clock.

The interim pastor is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight of the church’s ministries, including worship, music, preaching, teaching, mission service, stewardship, and fellowship. This Individual will work with the church staff to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship, and mission. This Individual will use their developed interim-specialist skills to assess the congregation’s current and long-term needs and provide counsel and leadership to the church. The Interim Pastor will help to prepare the congregation for a new pastoral leadership.

The Interim Pastor is accountable to the PCC congregation and its Board of Trustees. The applicant must hold a degree from an accredited or recognized Seminary or Bible College, be Ordained or Licensed Minister, have experience as a Lead or Senior Pastor, preferably with interim training.

If interested in this position, please submit the following:

Please submit your information to:

The Protestant Community Church
c/o Carol R. Vahlstrom
100 Stokes Road
Medford Lakes, NJ 08055