Senior Pastor — Gospel-Centered Shepherd (Parsonage Included)

Lancastersearch; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage

Health Insurance

Job summary

Bark River Bible Church in Bark River, Michigan, seeks a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd a multi-generational church averaging just over 200 in weekly attendance.

Responsibilities include preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care (counseling, visitation, weddings, funerals) while leading ministry growth, outreach, and healthy governance with church leadership.

The ideal candidate will model Christ-like character, foster unity, and build a vibrant, gospel-centered community.

Qualifications

• Deliver biblically sound, gospel-focused sermons that equip and encourage the local body.
• Lead by example in spiritual disciplines and Christ-like character.
• Shepherd the congregation through pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer support.
• Conduct weddings and funerals with sensitivity and biblical integrity.
• Develop strategies for ministry growth, outreach, and discipleship.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach biblically sound sermons for the congregation.
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and support for members.
• Develop and oversee church growth, outreach, and discipleship initiatives.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Communication

Discipleship

Conflict resolution

Education

Bible college or seminary degree

Job description

Bark River Bible Church in Bark River, Michigan, seeks a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd a multi-generational church averaging just over 200 in weekly attendance.

Responsibilities include preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care (counseling, visitation, weddings, funerals) while leading ministry growth, outreach, and healthy governance with church leadership.

The ideal candidate will model Christ-like character, foster unity, and build a vibrant, gospel-centered community.