Churches seeking Pastoral Leadership in Friends Church Midwest
- Pleasant Plain Friends Church is seeking a pastor to lead and encourage our small but dedicated rural congregation. We are looking for a committed follower of Christ who demonstrates integrity, humility, compassion, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a heart for pastoral care, connecting with people and strengthening relationships within our church family and the surrounding community. We are a congregation that values authenticity and meaningful relationships as we grow in faith and serve Christ. By serving others and supporting ministries and organizations that care for those in need we seek to share Christ’s love in practical ways, living lives that are a visible witness to His grace, hope, and transforming power. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Contact [email protected] for more information about Friends Church Midwest.
- Lynnville Friends Church is seeking our next Pastor. We are located at 503 East St, in Lynnville, lowa. We are a member of Friends Church Midwest. We have a Passion for God and Compassion for people. We have a strong Wednesday night program including bible studies, Jr and Sr high programs, along with our Kids 4 Christ program. Along with our Church building we have a youth center with a youth room, basketball court and full kitchen, and a parsonage all located on the same property. For more information or to apply, click HERE. For more information about Friends Church Midwest, contact General Superintendent, Manny Garcia at [email protected].
- College Avenue Friends Church, a Friends Church Midwest congregation in Oskaloosa, Iowa is seeking a full-time Equipping Pastor to coordinate church administration and equip people for ministry inside and outside the church. Key areas: preaching team leadership, worship planning, pastoral care/visitation, outreach (including engagement with William Penn University), and organizational leadership alongside Ministry & Counsel. Humble, collaborative servant‑leader preferred; ministry degree and 3+ years pastoral experience helpful but not required; alignment with Friends faith and practice expected. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. For information on Friends Church Midwest please contact: [email protected].
Other Ministry Opportunities in Friends Church Midwest
- Camp Quaker Heights in Eldora, IA is seeking a Camp Operations Manager to provide dynamic, year-round leadership strategic oversight, and hands-on facility management for Camp Quaker Heights. Serving as the visible face of the camp, this role ensures a welcoming, safe, meticulously maintained, and Christ-centered environment. The Manager drives operational excellence by directly managing property upkeep, leading seasonal staff, and providing exceptional, nimble hospitality to all guests and ministry partners to advance the camp’s mission. You can find the full job description HERE. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mindy Hadley at [email protected]. Deadline for applications is October 31, 2026.
Ministry Opportunities outside of Friends Church Midwest
- Evangelical Friends Mission is accepting applicants for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director shall demonstrate a broad range of leadership and administrative competencies, grounded in strong spiritual maturity. Of highest priority is the spiritual gift of leadership, evidenced by the ability to cast vision, motivate others, and inspire both staff and constituents of Evangelical Friends Mission (EFM) to actively engage in and implement that vision. To effectively execute and advance the mission of EFM, the Executive Director must be a strategic thinker, capable of translating vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. As the leader of a diverse, multi-regional and multi-cultural organization, the Executive Director must demonstrate exceptional relational skills—building rapport quickly, fostering trust, and ensuring that people feel seen, heard, and valued. Given the complex and rapidly changing global context in which EFM operates, the spiritual gifts of wisdom and discernment are essential for understanding cultural dynamics and faithfully communicating the unchanging truths of the gospel in relevant ways. Demonstrating vision to discern new areas of ministry, compelled by the desire to fulfill the Great Commission, the Executive Director must encourage a global perspective and mobilize followers of Jesus to extend His kingdom beyond their immediate contexts. The Executive Director must be a developer of people in order to maximize the strengths of the staff and the organization to accomplish the mission. Additionally, the Executive Director must be a developer of resources, with the ability to raise funds to further the mission. For the full job description and instructions on how to apply, visit https://friendsmission.com/careers/.
- Medford Friends Church in Medford, Oregon is seeking a half-time (25 hours/week) Youth and Family Pastor. The primary function of this role will focus on Youth Ministry with approximately 20 hours a week given to its responsibilities. The remaining 5 hours a week will focus on assisting the Senior Pastor in general pastoral duties surrounding facilitating discipleship and integration of people into the life of the church. The associate will work with current ministries and committees to help foster whole life discipleship for individuals and families of all ages. The pastoral duties will focus more on congregational care, organization, and administration and not regular preaching and teaching. For the full job description and instructions on how to apply, click HERE.