Associate Pastor

Name of church/institution: 
Glencoe Union Church
 
Post date: 
07/16/2025 - 9:40am

Glencoe Union Church, a progressive, mainline Protestant church on the Northshore of Chicago, is seeking a person experienced in ministry who is eager to be a part of a collaborative, dynamic pastoral team. The Associate will work collaboratively with our Senior Minister, Rev. Erin Raska—and with our staff and lay leadership—to provide leadership for the overall ministry of GUC and will have a pivotal role in helping to generate and launch new initiatives. GUC is at an exciting time in its life and ministry as it continues to grow and flourish in its 150 th year of ministry. While the Associate will have particular areas of focus, such as Youth, Children and Family Ministry and working with certain committees, she or he will also share in preaching tasks and planning and leading of weekly worship. The Associate will participate in the pastoral care ministry of the congregation and assist in various administrative tasks as well.

Training and Experience:

  • Completion of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary
  • Ordination, or seeking ordination, within a Protestant denomination
  • A minimum of five years of experience in ministry preferred

Compensation: We will offer a competitive compensation package, including healthcare and retirement and manse.

Location 
Glencoe, IL
Contact email: 
careers@glencoeunionchurch.org
Further contact information 
Please submit the following materials via email to careers@glencoeunionchurch.org A cover letter in which you respond to the following questions: ▪ Why does this position appeal to you at this point in your ministry? ▪ From the brief outline of the position and competencies we have provided, share two or three questions that have come to mind. Your resumé—if you have a denominational profile that you would be willing to share with us, please include it with your materials.
Type of Position: 
Professional
Time Span of Position: 
Full-time
Documents related to the position 
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