Lead Pastor - The Potter’s House Family Worship Center

MT. PLEASANT, Michigan, United States

Categories: Lead Pastor

Denominations: Non-Denominational

Church Size: 200 on average

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: TBD with medical, and retirement options, depending on experience

Employee Workplace: On-site

Job Description:

The Potter’s House Family Worship Center in Mt. Pleasant, MI is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor 

The Church and the Surrounding Area

The Potter's House is a non-denominational charismatic fellowship of believers with a "Passion to Prepare a Place for Him.” It was founded in 1986 by Pastors Ron and Carla Ives. The church was built in 1993 on our 33 acres, debt-free by faith with a word from God, with classrooms and offices added over the years, also debt-free. We desire to minister to all ages; we believe that children and adults alike can have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ; and we offer various ministry opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Please check out our purpose statement, core values, what we believe, and Our Story on our website under the about tab. Applicants must align with our beliefs.

Located in the middle of the state, Mount Pleasant is home to more than 21,000 full-time residents as well as Central Michigan University and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Our city is a mix of cultures where we retain a quaint "hometown" feel while also offering students and residents the convenience of a growing city with a variety of entertainment and activity options. Mt. Pleasant is also home to the Chippewa River, several city and county parks, 19 nature preserves, and recreation centers, which offer a variety of fun for both indoor and outdoor enthusiasts.

Primary Function: To advance the vision and mission of The Potter’s House Family Worship Center.

Responsibilities:

     -Cast and champion the vision, mission, values, and DNA of The Potter’s House Family Worship Center (PHFWC).

     -Provide overall leadership for Church services (Sunday and Wednesday).

     -Lead and supervise the pastoral staff team.

     -Lead the eldership in oversight of spiritual direction, doctrine, and discipleship within the PHFWC.

     -Lead the Board of Trustees in oversight of the financial health of the PHFWC.

     -Provide direction for ministry philosophy, strategy, and coordinate with staff and leadership to implement ministry.

     -Oversight of Department Leaders.

     -Oversight of the Teaching Team.

     -Oversight of and directing leadership development within PHFWC.

  -Oversight of Pastoral Care with Pastoral Staff, Eldership, and Care Pastors.

  -Oversight of integration plan for new attendees including follow-up, Discover Class, and discipleship and ministry involvement.

  -Represent The Potter’s House in relationship with other local churches and mission organizations.

Qualifications:

     -Born again, Spirit-filled, and Spirit-led, with a strong, stable Christian walk, prayer life, and love and proficiency of the Word.

     -Duly Licensed and/or ordained to pastoral ministry.

     -Effective communication skills (oral and written).

     -Excellent people management skills both with paid and volunteer staff.

     -Experience in ministry in a church setting.

     -A self-motivated leader possessing relational skills with staff, volunteers, and congregation.

     -Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including, but not limited to, Excel and Word.

     -Basic proficiency with database software

General requirements for all Potter’s House staff:

     -Committed to be an active personal disciple of Jesus including the modeling of Christian life and family relationships.

    -Possess a teachable, cooperative, humble, and respectful demeanor and attitude.

     -Committed to active and personal participation in the life of this local church.

     -Committed to helping individuals engage, serve, volunteer, and use their gifts in the context of this local church.

     -Committed to appropriate confidentiality in the lives of those we serve and care for.

     -Possess a contagious passion for reaching those without Christ, both nearby and around the world.

     -Personally motivated to respond to all issues with the grace and love of God.

     -Ability to set and reach goals, and objectives, and organize ministries to reach objectives.

     -Possess an excellent work ethic and passion to do the best you can with the resources you have.

  -Whenever possible, collaborate with other staff and ministry teams as opportunities or needs arise. 

-Champion unity in the church on every occasion, zero tolerance for gossip or the misuse of words and a thorough commitment to conflict resolution as detailed in Matthew 18.

-Affirm a traditional view of marriage, gender, and human sexuality.

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at PHFWC?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor of PHFWC?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of PHFWC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to office@pottershousefwc.org