Lead Pastor: Expository Preaching, Discipleship & Vision

Reformed Theological Seminary; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Community Church in Battle Creek, MI seeks a full-time Pastor with a strong pastoral track record and ordination. The role emphasizes biblical leadership, preaching, discipleship, and staff coordination within an elder-led church.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, ordination, and 5+ years in pastoral ministry; an MDiv is strongly preferred with biblical language and church administration coursework.

Qualifications

• Must be ordained in pastoral ministry.
• 5+ years of full-time pastoral ministry experience and preaching.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Bible college required or equivalent experience.
• MDiv preferred with coursework in original biblical languages and church administration.

Responsibilities

• Preach, teach, and refute doctrinal error while leading Sunday services.
• Lead and coordinate small groups with group leaders.
• Plan church direction with staff and leadership team; focus on spiritual objectives.
• Provide visitation and prayer, including hospitals, nursing homes, and new attendees.
• Offer counseling for crises, marriage, premarital, and general cases.
• Officiate weddings, funerals, and other rites.
• Manage church office operations and staff during regular hours; coordinate with elders and deacons.
• Support miscellaneous duties to uphold church health.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MDiv preferred

Job description

Grace Community Church in Battle Creek, MI seeks a full-time Pastor with a strong pastoral track record and ordination. The role emphasizes biblical leadership, preaching, discipleship, and staff coordination within an elder-led church.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, ordination, and 5+ years in pastoral ministry; an MDiv is strongly preferred with biblical language and church administration coursework.