For Pastors

Retirement from Pastoral Ministry

A resource for navigating the challenges and opportunities related to retirement.
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Thriving Together

A program to support and encourage pastors in times of transition.

Women's Leadership Ministry

Helping create a culture for men and women to thrive in ministry.
Vocational Assessment

Vocational Ministry Assessments

Help ministry leaders learn about and take vocational ministry assessments.
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Grants

Pastor Church Resources offers different types of grants to pastors.
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Pastor Search Process

PastorSearch is the process by which churches and pastors can find each other.

Consultation

Assistance during times of growth, transition, or challenge.
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Wisdom for Pastors in Transition

Resources for those discerning or currently in transition.

More Pastor Support

Stay in the Loop

‘For Pastors’ Email

Sent every Thursday (to the address in your Minister Portal profile).

Pastors on The Network

Ask a question, start a discussion, or post a reflection.

Wellbeing

Peer Learning Groups

Pastors gathering for learning, care and support.

Sabbaticals

List of sabbatical opportunities, sample policies, and more.

Spouse Support

Spouses of pastors gathering for care and support.

Dealing With Traumatic Loss

Guidance in times of grief

Pastors in Transition

At times questions of fit, call, and tenure surface.

Mentoring

Every new CRC pastor is connected with a mentor.

Pastor Tenure

Determining how long a pastor should stay in a church.

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A careful process designed to facilitate the end of a pastor’s call to a church.

Spiritual Vitality Toolkit

Helping nurture your life with God.

Learning

Continuing Education

Preparing for ministry is never a one-time event.

Coaches

Whether you’re looking for a coach to work one-on-one or with your church or classis, we can help.

Preaching

Connect with Calvin Seminary’s Center for Excellence in Preaching.

Articles, Books, and More for Pastors

Ideas for your own learning and continuing education.

Specialized Transitional Ministry

Information about the pathway towards transitional leadership work.

Classis Support

Regional Pastors

Serving as the pastor's pastor.

Classis Forms

Including letter of call, transfer of supervision, and more.

Other Classis Roles

Including church visitors, classis counselors, and more.

Connect

Connect with the Classis Renewal Coordinator and more.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Information

Updated annually with breakdowns by church size and experience. See page 8.

Consolidated Group Insurance (CGI)

Offering Canadian church staff health insurance and more.

Reformed Benefits Association (RBA)

Offering US church staff health insurance and more.

Pension

Defined benefit plan and long-term disability coverage for ministers of the Word.

Records

Minister Portal

Log in to update your Yearbook info, minister profile, and more.

Your Public Listing

See your listing in the directory of ordained pastors.

Credentialing and Call

PastorSearch

Helping bring churches and pastors together.

Cross Border Calls

Resources for pastors considering a call across the U.S./Canada border.

Chaplains

Support for the 150+ chaplains in the CRC.

Becoming a Pastor

The Candidacy Committee helps credential pastors in the CRC.