StellenbeschreibungpWe are seeking a church planting pastor to lead the establishment and shepherding of a new international, bi-lingual (English/German) Reformed Presbyterian church in the Basel Region (Liestal Area) of Switzerland. This is a strategically positioned, diverse, and intellectually vibrant region with a growing international community and significant opportunities for Gospel witness. This church plant is grounded in historic Reformed theology and Presbyterian polity and aims to serve both expatriates and Swiss nationals through Word-centered worship, discipleship, and community life /p pstrongSummary: /strong /p ul liLocation: Basel Region (Liestal Area), Switzerland /li liChurch Type: International, Bi-lingual (English/German), Reformed Presbyterian Church Plant /li liStatus: Full-time /li liStart Date: Summer 2026 /li /ul h2Tasks /h2 pstrongPosition Summary: /strong /p pThe Church Planting Pastor will serve as the primary leader and vision caster for the church plant in the Basel Region (Liestal Area). He will oversee all aspects of establishing and nurturing the congregation, including regular preaching and teaching, evangelism, leadership development, pastoral care, and community integration. The pastor will work in collaboration with mission partners and supporting churches, with a long-term vision of planting a self-sustaining, elder-led Reformed Presbyterian church. /p pstrongKey Responsibilities: /strong /p ul liPreaching Teaching: Regularly preach the Word in a way faithful to the Reformed tradition and accessible to a cross-cultural audience. Lead public worship and administer sacraments. /li liLeadership Development: Identify, disciple, and train local leaders and future officers (elders and deacons) in cooperation with mission and denominational partners. /li liEvangelism Discipleship: Create outreach strategies for expatriates and locals, and establish structures for discipleship and small group ministry /li liPastoral Care: Provide spiritual oversight, counseling, and shepherding for individuals and families. /li liOrganizational Development: Manage the structural and logistical aspects of the church, including legal recognition, partnerships, and facilities. /li liCultural Engagement: Engage the culture of the Basel Region (Liestal Area) with Gospel clarity, humility, and cultural sensitivity. /li liFundraising Partnership Development: Build and maintain support networks with individuals, churches, and mission agencies. Provide regular updates and communicate the vision to ensure sustainability, especially in the first ten years. /li /ul h2Requirements /h2 pstrongMinimum Qualifications: /strong /p ul liEducation: MDiv from a conservative, Reformed, Presbyterian seminary (e.g., Westminster, RTS, Covenant, Greenville). /li liOrdination: Must be an ordained minister in good standing with a conservative Presbyterian denomination (e.g., PCA, OPC, EPCEW). /li /ul pstrongExperience: /strong /p ul liMinimum 10 years in cross-cultural ministry. /li liMinimum 10 years in ordained Reformed Presbyterian ministry (U.S. or Europe). /li liChurch planting, revitalization, or start-up experience strongly preferred. /li liRUF or similar campus ministry experience is a plus. /li /ul pstrongDoctrinal Commitments: /strong /p pFull subscription to the Westminster Confession and Catechisms; affirm inerrancy and infallibility of Scripture; value ordinary means of grace ministry. /p pstrongLanguage: /strong /p pProficient in English; willing to learn and minister in German. /p pstrongPersonal Qualifications /strong /p ul liSpiritually mature, biblically grounded, and passionate about shepherding. /li liStrong leadership with cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence. /li liVision-driven and patient; can pioneer while nurturing sustainability. /li liHumble, teachable, and committed to biblical ecclesiology and elder-led governance. /li /ul h2Benefits /h2 pstrongSupport Oversight /strong /p pThe church plant will be under a Reformed Presbyterian mission committee or presbytery, with mentoring from experienced church planters. Support and fundraising partnerships may be facilitated depending on the candidate’s sending body. /p pstrongTo apply, please submit: /strong /p ol liCover letter outlining your interest and fit /li liCV or resume /li liPersonal doctrinal statement affirming the Westminster Standards /li liThree references (at least one pastoral, one mission-related) /li /olbr
