Senior Pastor - Bark River Bible Church (Bark River, MI)

Lancaster Search; Bark River (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage

Health Insurance Negotiable

Job summary

Bark River Bible Church in Bark River, MI is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd a multi-generational congregation of about 200 weekly attendees. The role emphasizes preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care including counseling, visitation, weddings, and funerals.

The successful candidate will lead with biblical integrity, model Christ-like character, and collaborate with church leadership to promote healthy governance and growth in ministry and outreach.

Qualifications

• A Bible college or seminary degree is preferred.
• Experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care is preferred.
• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing personal relationship with Him.
• Heart for discipleship, growth, and community engagement.
• Sound understanding of Scripture and its doctrines.
• Exceptional communication and preaching skills.
• Proven leadership ability in a church or similar setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse groups.
• Ability to navigate conflict Biblically with grace and wisdom.
• Strong organizational skills with managing multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biblically sound, gospel-focused sermons that challenge, equip, and encourage the local body in their walk with Christ.
• Lead by example in spiritual disciplines and model Christ-like character.
• Shepherd the congregation through pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer support.
• Conduct weddings and funerals.
• Develop and implement strategies for ministry growth, outreach, and discipleship.
• Work alongside church leadership to ensure healthy governance, unity, and effective ministry operation.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Preaching skills

Pastoral care

Discipleship

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

Bible college or seminary degree preferred

Growing personal relationship with Christ

Job description

Bark River Bible Church (Bark River, MI) – Senior Pastor

The Big Picture

Bark River Bible Church (https://barkriverbiblechurch.com) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd a multi-generational congregation averaging just over 200 in weekly attendance. The Senior Pastor’s responsibilities include preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care (counseling, visitation, funerals, weddings, etc.).

Job Profile

• Full time
• Deliver biblically sound, gospel-focused sermons that challenge, equip, and encourage the local body in their walk with Christ
• Lead by example in spiritual disciplines and model Christ-like character
• Shepherd the congregation through pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer support
• Conduct weddings and funerals
• Develop and implement strategies for effective ministry growth, outreach, and discipleship
• Work alongside church leadership to ensure healthy church governance, unity, and effective ministry operation

Qualifications

• A degree from a Bible college or seminary is preferred
• Experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care is preferred
• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing personal relationship with Him
• A heart for discipleship, growth, and community engagement
• Sound understanding of Scripture and its doctrines
• Exceptional communication and preaching skills
• Proven leadership ability in a church or similar setting
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• Ability to navigate and resolve conflict in a Biblical manner with grace and wisdom
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000 (commensurate with experience), Parsonage, Health Insurance Negotiable
• Parsonage – recently renovated ranch-style home located next door to the church: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main-floor laundry, and a partially finished walk-out basement with an additional bedroom

About Bark River Bible Church

Bark River Bible Church is located in Bark River, MI, a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Escanaba is an easy 11-mile drive to the east on US Highway 2, where you’ll find stores such as Meijer, Walmart, Menards, and Hobby Lobby, along with several parks and other recreation opportunities. The closest major city is Green Bay, WI, about a 2-hour drive.

Bark River Bible Church is grateful to have congregants in all seasons of life, with many young families and seasoned saints alike. The desire of Bark River Bible Church is to be a lighthouse in the community, pointing the way to Christ, and being ministers of His Gospel.