Senior Pastor — Parsonage Included, Gospel-Centered Leadership

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 averaging just over 200 in weekly attendance. The position emphasizes preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care.

The Senior Pastor will lead by example in spiritual disciplines, oversee weddings and funerals, and develop strategies for ministry growth, outreach, and church health.

Qualifications

• Degree from Bible college or seminary preferred.
• Experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care 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.

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 effective ministry growth, outreach, and discipleship.
• Work alongside church leadership to ensure healthy church governance, unity, and effective ministry operation.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Discipleship

Communication

Governance

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

Bible college degree

Job description

Bark River Bible Church in Bark River, MI is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to shepherd a multi-generational congregation averaging just over 200 in weekly attendance. The position emphasizes preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care.

The Senior Pastor will lead by example in spiritual disciplines, oversee weddings and funerals, and develop strategies for ministry growth, outreach, and church health.