Bron van Leven is a young Arabic-Dutch Christian faith community in the heart of Rotterdam. The community grew out of mission work among Arabic speakers that began around the year 2000. Today, Fountain of Life is supported by three church partners: ICF Rotterdam-Noord (Protestant Church in the Netherlands), Rijnmond Mission and Waterpleinkerk (Netherlands Reformed Churches).

Over the past few years, a vibrant community has developed in which around fifty Arab and Dutch Christians share life and faith together

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Arabic-Dutch pastor to play a key role in the pastoral and mission work among Arabic-speaking members of the community. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ;
• Ideally comes from an Arab cultural background, or has demonstrable cultural sensitivity and experience working with this community;
• Has a deep passion for sharing the gospel with people from Arab and Muslim backgrounds who do not yet know Jesus, and has at least a few years of experience in this area;
• Has pastoral gifts, is committed to fostering unity, and is able to provide spiritual leadership through pastoral care, Bible teaching and preaching;
• Has strong organisational skills and pioneering qualities, with the ability to further develop and equip a growing community and team;
• Speaks fluent Arabic and is able to communicate well in Dutch (or English);
• Ideally lives in or near Rotterdam, or is willing to relocate.

A defining characteristic of Fountain of Life is its deep desire to reach people from Arab and Muslim backgrounds who do not yet know Christ, sharing with them the life-saving gospel of Jesus Christ.

Until now, the work has been supported in part by mission workers and pastoral workers from Evangelie & Moslims. We have now reached an important turning point. As the community has grown, the next step is to appoint a pastor of our own, who will work alongside the existing team to build a sustainable and growing faith community. The pastor will work closely with the minister and team of ICF Rotterdam-Noord, as well as with a committed and growing group of volunteers within Fountain of Life.

What the role involves

The pastor's responsibilities will include:

• Evangelism among the target community in Rotterdam and the surrounding area;
• Leading Bible studies and church services on Sundays and during the week;
• Providing pastoral care in Rotterdam and the surrounding area to people reached through this ministry;
• Working with a team to build a sustainable and growing faith community.

What we offer

• An appointment of approximately 0.5–0.7 FTE (18–28 hours per week). The position will initially be offered on a temporary contract, with the intention of developing a long-term commitment over several years;
• Good employment conditions in accordance with the Netherlands Reformed Churches (NGK) collective labour agreement for church workers or ministers;
• A meaningful mission-focused ministry in a unique intercultural setting;
• Close collaboration with an experienced minister and team at ICF Rotterdam-Noord;
• A dedicated team of volunteers and committed members of the community;
• The opportunity to help shape and build a growing, sustainable faith community for the future.

How to apply

Please send your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to:

Bron van Leven Steering Committee
For the attention of Mrs I. Walinga
stuurgroepbvl@gmail.com