Senior Pastor

Pastor Search (Bi-Vocational)

Hubbard Lake Bible Church, Hubbard Lake, Michigan

Church Overview

We are a Southern Baptist and a Christ-centered congregation of approximately 30 members seeking a Pastor to shepherd, lead, and grow with our church family. Our congregation values biblical preaching, authentic worship, strong fellowship, community outreach, and spiritual growth across generations. We are prayerfully seeking a bi-vocational candidate who senses God’s call to serve while maintaining outside employment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Teaching – Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Spirit-led sermons on Sunday mornings; Lead or oversee Bible studies and discipleship opportunities; ensure doctrinal integrity consistent with the church’s statement of faith

2. Pastoral Care – Provide spiritual counseling and guidance; visit members in hospitals, homes, jails and care facilities as needed; officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion services; ability to work collaboratively with lay leadership.

3. Leadership & Administration – Work collaboratively with church ministry council, deacons, and ministry leaders; provide vision and direction for church growth and spiritual development; oversee ministry planning and coordinate volunteers; participate in regular leadership & business meetings

4. Outreach & Evangelism – Encourage congregational involvement in community outreach; represent the church within the local community; promote evangelistic and mission-focused initiatives; provide leadership to the church community center

Qualifications

Spiritual & Character Qualifications – Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry; Meets biblical qualifications for church leadership (e.g., 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1); Strong personal devotional life and moral integrity; Commitment to servant leadership

Education & Experience – Formal theological education preferred (seminary degree or equivalent ministry experience); Previous pastoral or ministry leadership with a minimum of five years’ experience preferred; Experience serving in a bi-vocational capacity is a plus, or Ten years of Lead Pastor experience could request consideration to be appointed full time.

Compensation – Part-time salary commensurate with experience and church budget.

Application Process – Interested candidates should submit a Resume, Statement of faith, Testimony and call to ministry, Sermon samples with video links), References (Minimal of Five) Previous Pastor must be one of the references.  Email to [email protected] .  

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