Lead Pastor - Bible Teaching, Care & Vision

Lancastersearch; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Professional allowance

Paid vacations

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Independent Bible Church in Cadillac, MI is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and shepherding care for a small congregation of about 55 members. The role emphasizes preaching, vision development, and ministry oversight in a Christ-centered community.

The ideal candidate will have a calling to pastoral ministry, strong preaching and communication skills, and a relational, humble leadership style.

Qualifications

• Meets biblical qualifications for elder (1 Tim 3, Titus 1).
• Demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry.
• Strong preaching and communication skills.
• Relational, humble, and team oriented leadership style.
• Seminary or Bible College degree preferred; ministry experience required.
• Alignment with our doctrinal statement and ministry philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach Scripture with clarity and conviction
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance
• Lead and develop ministry leaders
• Collaborate with board on vision, strategy, and church health
• Support outreach, discipleship, and community engagement

Skills

Preaching

Communication

Leadership

Pastoral care

Education

Seminary or Bible College degree preferred

Ministry experience required

Job description

Independent Bible Church in Cadillac, MI is seeking a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and shepherding care for a small congregation of about 55 members. The role emphasizes preaching, vision development, and ministry oversight in a Christ-centered community.

The ideal candidate will have a calling to pastoral ministry, strong preaching and communication skills, and a relational, humble leadership style.