Lead Pastor: Expository Preaching & Gospel Outreach

Westminster Theological Seminary; Utah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodville Community Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to faithfully preach the Word, shepherd the congregation, lead with vision, and equip the church for renewed gospel mission in the community.

The ideal candidate will be committed to biblical preaching, pastoral care, elder-led leadership, congregational health, evangelism, discipleship, and community engagement. Our location near Big Rapids and Ferris State University offers meaningful gospel outreach opportunities.

Qualifications

• Biblical preaching with a clear gospel presentation.
• Practice pastoral care and spiritual oversight.
• Support elder-led church governance and vision casting.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God faithfully on a weekly basis, with expositional preaching preferred.
• Serve alongside the elders in providing spiritual leadership, pastoral oversight, and care for the congregation.
• Help cast, clarify, and cultivate a healthy ministry vision for the church in partnership with the elders.
• Equip, encourage, and mobilize members to use their spiritual gifts in the life of the church and in witness to the surrounding community.
• Model and lead evangelistic outreach, helping the congregation grow in gospel witness, community engagement, and love for the lost.
• Help the church develop a greater presence in the surrounding community, including Big Rapids, Ferris State University, and the broader region.
• Lead and support ministries of prayer, discipleship, pastoral care, and congregational encouragement.
• Lead the weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting.
• Officiate baptisms, the Lord’s Supper, weddings, and funerals.
• Provide pastoral care, biblical counseling, congregational visitation, and spiritual encouragement for individuals and families.
• Maintain appropriate availability for study, prayer, pastoral care, administration, leadership, and community engagement.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Pastoral care

Elder-led leadership

Job description

Woodville Community Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to faithfully preach the Word, shepherd the congregation, lead with vision, and equip the church for renewed gospel mission in the community.

The ideal candidate will be committed to biblical preaching, pastoral care, elder-led leadership, congregational health, evangelism, discipleship, and community engagement. Our location near Big Rapids and Ferris State University offers meaningful gospel outreach opportunities.