Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Senior Pastor
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States, 48197
Living Water Community Church (http://lw-cc.org) is seeking a full-time senior pastor to lead our congregation as soon as possible.
Only male applicants will be considered.
We are an elder‑led church with a theologically conservative congregation of 30‑50 members located in a progressive collegiate community.
We seek a faithful follower of Jesus committed to discipleship and outreach and with some experience in church administration.
General Description The senior pastor of Living Water Community Church will be an elder, spiritual leader and shepherd of the church alongside the other elders. The senior pastor will meet the personal and spiritual qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1‑7, Titus 1:5‑9 and 1 Peter 5:2‑3. He is responsible for preaching and teaching the word of God alongside the elders and will help in leading the people and the ministries of the church to fulfill the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36‑40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18‑20).
The senior pastor is one of the church Elders and is accountable to the Lord to work collaboratively with all Elders, church staff, and other ministry leaders. Through fellowship, encouragement, cooperation, prayer support, and other appropriate methods, the senior pastor works to assure effective, efficient, and coordinated teamwork in all of the ministries of the church. He must be willing to perform his duties in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the church.
Professional Qualifications
Pastoral experience or similar life experience for older seminary graduates.
Minimum of a Master of Divinity, Master of Theology or similar is required.
Personal Qualifications
A person of faith, vision, and leadership.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Maintains regular and disciplined personal worship, Bible study, and prayer.
Effective communicator; flexible, friendly, tactful, compassionate, approachable, and honest.
Deals with conflict biblically according to Matthew 18:15‑17 and Matthew 5:23‑24.
Exemplifies the Scriptural qualifications of an Elder (1 Timothy 3:1‑7; Titus 1:5‑9; Peter 5:2‑3).
Has skills in pastoral care, teaching, leadership, and exhortation.
Ministry Responsibilities
Member of LWCC.
Member of the Elders responsible for leading the church in alignment with God’s mission/vision.
Coordinate worship services, prepare and deliver sermons, provide pulpit supply when absent or unable to preach, lead weekly prayer meetings, and conduct ordinances of the church.
Work with Elders to plan and coordinate evangelism, discipleship, and mentoring opportunities.
Serve on any pastor search team, including the search for an assistant pastor.
Provide pastoral care for members, including hospital visits and home visits.
Perform wedding ceremonies, baptisms, and conduct funerals.
Participate in the Ministry Coordinating Team (MCT).
Staff Responsibilities
Work creatively and effectively as head of a pastoral staff team as the church grows.
Support ministry leaders in maintaining accountability to the church’s statement of faith and bylaws.
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Only male applicants will be considered.
We are an elder‑led church with a theologically conservative congregation of 30‑50 members located in a progressive collegiate community.
We seek a faithful follower of Jesus committed to discipleship and outreach and with some experience in church administration.
General Description The senior pastor of Living Water Community Church will be an elder, spiritual leader and shepherd of the church alongside the other elders. The senior pastor will meet the personal and spiritual qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1‑7, Titus 1:5‑9 and 1 Peter 5:2‑3. He is responsible for preaching and teaching the word of God alongside the elders and will help in leading the people and the ministries of the church to fulfill the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36‑40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18‑20).
The senior pastor is one of the church Elders and is accountable to the Lord to work collaboratively with all Elders, church staff, and other ministry leaders. Through fellowship, encouragement, cooperation, prayer support, and other appropriate methods, the senior pastor works to assure effective, efficient, and coordinated teamwork in all of the ministries of the church. He must be willing to perform his duties in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the church.
Professional Qualifications
Pastoral experience or similar life experience for older seminary graduates.
Minimum of a Master of Divinity, Master of Theology or similar is required.
Personal Qualifications
A person of faith, vision, and leadership.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Maintains regular and disciplined personal worship, Bible study, and prayer.
Effective communicator; flexible, friendly, tactful, compassionate, approachable, and honest.
Deals with conflict biblically according to Matthew 18:15‑17 and Matthew 5:23‑24.
Exemplifies the Scriptural qualifications of an Elder (1 Timothy 3:1‑7; Titus 1:5‑9; Peter 5:2‑3).
Has skills in pastoral care, teaching, leadership, and exhortation.
Ministry Responsibilities
Member of LWCC.
Member of the Elders responsible for leading the church in alignment with God’s mission/vision.
Coordinate worship services, prepare and deliver sermons, provide pulpit supply when absent or unable to preach, lead weekly prayer meetings, and conduct ordinances of the church.
Work with Elders to plan and coordinate evangelism, discipleship, and mentoring opportunities.
Serve on any pastor search team, including the search for an assistant pastor.
Provide pastoral care for members, including hospital visits and home visits.
Perform wedding ceremonies, baptisms, and conduct funerals.
Participate in the Ministry Coordinating Team (MCT).
Staff Responsibilities
Work creatively and effectively as head of a pastoral staff team as the church grows.
Support ministry leaders in maintaining accountability to the church’s statement of faith and bylaws.
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