Lead Pastor: Visionary Teaching & Discipleship

JustChurchJobs, Inc.; Gobles (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merson Church in Gobles, Michigan, seeks a Senior Pastor to lead spiritually, teach faithfully, and oversee ministry with the church board and staff. The role includes coordinating worship, guiding teaching ministries, and promoting evangelism and discipleship across all age groups.

Applicants should model a strong faith, humility, and a proven ability to implement church policies and vision, while maintaining personal renewal and family balance within a 10+ year ministry commitment.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
• Biblical qualifications for an elder: humility, teachable, mature, prayerful, relational and character traits.
• Ability to interpret and teach the Word of God (2 Tim 2:15).
• Agreement with Merson Church faith/doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church spiritually and oversee ministry strategies with the church board and staff.
• Oversee worship coordination, preach/exposit theology, and fill pulpit when absent.
• Coordinate teaching ministries: Bible studies, Sunday School, and small groups.
• Seek the church board's approval for pulpit schedules, vacations, and ministry activities.
• Demonstrate evangelism/discipleship passion and develop spiritual gifts in others.
• Equip the saints for ministry with church leaders.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Biblical interpretation

Spiritual maturity

Communication

Prayer life

Team leadership

Job description

Merson Church in Gobles, Michigan, seeks a Senior Pastor to lead spiritually, teach faithfully, and oversee ministry with the church board and staff. The role includes coordinating worship, guiding teaching ministries, and promoting evangelism and discipleship across all age groups.

Applicants should model a strong faith, humility, and a proven ability to implement church policies and vision, while maintaining personal renewal and family balance within a 10+ year ministry commitment.