We are currently searching for a pastor to lead our congregation. We invite you to review the job description below and prayerfully consider if this is the church God would have you join to grow His kingdom.
Bi-Vocational Pastor Job Description
About Us
Whitneyville Fellowship Church is a friendly, Bible-based, non-denominational church of approximately 20 parishioners located in Cascade Township, Michigan, southeast of Grand Rapids and has been a part of this community since 1953. This vibrant area is a tapestry of growing communities with many young families. The four townships surrounding the church (Cascade, Lowell, Caledonia, and Bowne) have a collective population of 45,200, which reflects a 17% growth from 2010 to 2020, and has a median age of 40.
We are currently blessed with a close-knit congregation who are eager to support and partner with their pastor in ministry to reach new generations with Christ-centered ministries. We use the KJV Bible as a basis for all services.
Qualifications
We are seeking a pastor who is:
- Grounded in Biblically-based teaching and preaching, able to bring the Word of God to life in Sunday sermons in a way that helps listeners apply it to their daily lives
- Able to meet God’s qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:2-3
- A worker-involved leader, energetic and passionate about reaching both youth and families, while also caring for the spiritual needs of older members
- Warm, approachable, and relationship-driven, with a genuine passion for fostering meaningful connections
- At any stage of their ministry journey – from emerging leader to experienced pastor – who is seeking a purposeful part-time ministry role
Responsibilities
- Deliver Christ-centered sermons Sunday morning and evening that are personal and engaging, teaching Biblical truths in context that speak to those new to the Word as well as the mature, using the KJV Bible
- Work with worship leaders to plan effective worship services
- Provide vision and leadership for church growth and outreach opportunities, with a focus on multi-generational ministry
- Be an active presence at Wednesday night services and church gatherings, leading and connecting with the congregation
- Participate in all board meetings, offering regular monthly updates on ministry activities (Administrative and financial responsibilities will remain under the purview of the church board)
- Serve communion during the church service at scheduled times throughout the year
- Visit with the congregation as time allows, including sick calls and hospital visits
- Officiate at special occasions in the lives of the congregation, such as infant dedications, baptisms, church membership observances, weddings, and funerals
Submit Resume
Email: WhitneyvilleFC@aol.com
Mail: Whitneyville Fellowship Church · 4935 Whitneyville Ave SE · Ada, MI 49301