Senior Pastor

Woodville Community Church, a church family of approximately 136 individuals, is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who will faithfully preach the Word, shepherd the congregation, lead with vision, and help equip the church for renewed gospel mission in the community. We are not merely seeking a pastor to maintain existing ministries. We are praying for a difference‑maker — a spiritually mature shepherd‑leader who loves Christ, loves the local church, and has a genuine burden to reach people with the gospel. The ideal candidate will be committed to biblical preaching, pastoral care, elder‑led leadership, congregational health, evangelism, discipleship, and community engagement. Our location near Big Rapids and Ferris State University provides a meaningful opportunity for gospel outreach among students, young adults, families, and the broader community. We desire a pastor who sees this opportunity, is excited by it, and can help mobilize the church to build relationships, serve our neighbors, and proclaim Christ with clarity, courage, and love. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Preach and teach the Word of God faithfully on a weekly basis, with expositional preaching preferred. Serve alongside the elders in providing spiritual leadership, pastoral oversight, and care for the congregation. Help cast, clarify, and cultivate a healthy ministry vision for the church in partnership with the elders. Equip, encourage, and mobilize members to use their spiritual gifts in the life of the church and in witness to the surrounding community. Model and lead evangelistic outreach, helping the congregation grow in gospel witness, community engagement, and love for the lost. Help the church develop a greater presence in the surrounding community, including Big Rapids, Ferris State University, and the broader region. Lead and support ministries of prayer, discipleship, pastoral care, and congregational encouragement. Lead the weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting. Officiate baptisms, the Lord’s Supper, weddings, and funerals. Provide pastoral care, biblical counseling, congregational visitation, and spiritual encouragement for individuals and families. Maintain appropriate availability for study, prayer, pastoral care, administration, leadership, and community engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr