Pastor - Independent Bible Church (Cadillac, MI)

Lancaster Search; 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 full-time Lead Pastor to provide biblical teaching, spiritual leadership, and shepherding care for a small congregation of about 55 attendees. The role emphasizes preaching, vision casting, and ministry leadership in a warm, relational church community.

The ideal candidate has a clear sense of calling, strong communication skills, seminary or Bible college training, and a collaborative leadership style aligned with our doctrinal statement.

Qualifications

• Meets biblical qualifications for elder (1 Tim 3, Titus 1).
• Demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry.
• Strong preaching and communication skills.
• Relational, humble 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

Pastoral leadership

Team oriented

Education

Seminary or Bible college degree

Job description

Independent Bible Church (Cadillac, MI) – Pastor

The Big Picture

Independent Bible Church (https://www.independentbiblechurch.com) is searching for a full-time Pastor.

About Us:

Independent Bible Church is a Christ centered, Bible teaching congregation with an average attendance of 55. We are committed to spiritual formation, community outreach, and living out the gospel in our city. Our church family is warm, relational, and eager to follow God’s leading into the next season of ministry.

Role Summary:

The Lead Pastor provides spiritual leadership, clear biblical teaching, and shepherding care for the congregation. This role includes preaching, vision development, leadership of ministry teams, and guiding the church toward its mission with humility and wisdom.

Key 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

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

Benefits

Compensation:

Salary range of $40k to 50k, housing allowance, professional allowance, paid vacations, and retirement contribution.