Senior Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Hubbard Lake (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Hubbard Lake Bible Church in Hubbard Lake, Michigan seeks a bi-vocational pastor to shepherd and lead a small congregation of about 30 members. The role emphasizes biblical preaching, spiritual care, and active community outreach, while the candidate maintains outside employment as part of bi-vocational ministry.

Candidates should have seminary-level training or equivalent ministry experience, a clear calling to ministry, and a track record of leadership and compassion within a church setting.

Qualifications

• Clear calling to pastoral ministry with strong doctrinal integrity.
• Formal theological education preferred or equivalent ministry experience.
• Experience in a bi-vocational setting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach biblically sound sermons on Sundays; lead Bible studies and discipleship.
• Provide spiritual counseling and visit church members and families as needed.
• Collaborate with church leadership to plan ministries and coordinate volunteers.
• Promote outreach and evangelism within the local community.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Community outreach

Education

Seminary degree or equivalent ministry experience

Five years’ pastoral leadership experience

Bi-vocational experience a plus

Job description

Pastor Search (Bi-Vocational)

Hubbard Lake Bible Church, Hubbard Lake, Michigan

Church Overview

We are a Southern Baptist and a Christ-centered congregation of approximately 30 members seeking a Pastor to shepherd, lead, and grow with our church family. Our congregation values biblical preaching, authentic worship, strong fellowship, community outreach, and spiritual growth across generations. We are prayerfully seeking a bi-vocational candidate who senses God’s call to serve while maintaining outside employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching – Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Spirit-led sermons on Sunday mornings; Lead or oversee Bible studies and discipleship opportunities; ensure doctrinal integrity consistent with the church’s statement of faith
• Pastoral Care – Provide spiritual counseling and guidance; visit members in hospitals, homes, jails and care facilities as needed; officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion services; ability to work collaboratively with lay leadership.
• Leadership & Administration – Work collaboratively with church ministry council, deacons, and ministry leaders; provide vision and direction for church growth and spiritual development; oversee ministry planning and coordinate volunteers; participate in regular leadership & business meetings
• Outreach & Evangelism – Encourage congregational involvement in community outreach; represent the church within the local community; promote evangelistic and mission-focused initiatives; provide leadership to the church community center

Qualifications

Spiritual & Character Qualifications – Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry; Meets biblical qualifications for church leadership (e.g., 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1); Strong personal devotional life and moral integrity; Commitment to servant leadership

Education & Experience – Formal theological education preferred (seminary degree or equivalent ministry experience); Previous pastoral or ministry leadership with a minimum of five years’ experience preferred; Experience serving in a bi-vocational capacity is a plus, or Ten years of Lead Pastor experience could request consideration to be appointed full time.

Compensation – Part-time Salary Commensurate With Experience And Church Budget.