Graham Church is a multi-staff biblical, evangelical church in Perry, MI. Were looking for an associate pastor with strong gifts in teaching, discipleship, and administration to implement the churchs vision and ministry priorities.
At present, we are a body of around 250 people. Thirty percent of our congregation are children representing a healthy proportion of young families. In addition, we have a significant ministry to teens and a vibrant midweek kids ministries.
We are a non-denominational church that is winsomely reformed in our theology of salvation and we practice believers baptism. Our style of worship and ministry is blended contemporary and rooted in biblical integrity and the rich theology of the gospel. Our mission statement is to glorify and enjoy God as we make and equip authentic disciples of Jesus.
Graham Church is located between Perry and Lansing, MI just off I-69. The State Capitol is within a 25-minute drive. East Lansing is a 10 to 15 minute drive where there is a plethora of shops, stores, restaurants, city amenities, and is home to Michigan State University. Woodhull Township, where were located, is a bedroom community to Lansing, Flint, and Owosso.
The salary and benefits package for this position is commensurate with education and experience.
For more on our beliefs, vision, and values please check out the following link.
Supporting pastor to Graham Church , leading in strategic areas of administration, assimilation, Christian education, development of ministry leaders, and community groups. He will work with the lead pastor in the areas of preaching/teaching, care ministry, and discipleship.
Skill Set:
The Associate Pastor will be a ministry generalist able to lead leaders and oversee various elements of the overall ministry of Graham Church. He must be able to disciple individuals, communicate clearly, administrate ministries, organize and develop Christian education in all age groups of Graham Church, be willing to preach/teach, and continue to develop these gifts and participate with the elders in providing pastoral care for the congregation. He must be above reproach, humble, teachable, and responsible in his affairs and leadership of the church. He must meet the qualifications of an elder as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
He must have a demonstrated competency in theology and administration and be gifted in building personal discipling relationships. He must possess the ability to execute biblical leadership principles and shepherd volunteers in the ministry. He also must be a team player with good interpersonal skills, a self-initiator, able to maintain balance in work and life, have personal integrity, and be a servant leader. And above all, he must have a deep and abiding love for Jesus Christ and the advancement of Gods Kingdom through the gospel.
Qualifications:
Agree with Graham Churchs theological position, core values, and significant distinctives
Possess a deep love and burden for people and souls
Be humble and have a teachable spirit in ministry and personal life
Be aware of his sin struggles and brokenness, and confess those things to the Lord and others
Maintain consistent rhythms of spiritual disciplines (scripture intake, prayer, etc.)
Have biblical wisdom and discernment for daily living
Be strongly committed to serving and praying for the health, maturity, worship, and spiritual vitality of the church, serving as a model for others
Be personable and relational with a desire for and track record of working well with people and adapting to the needs of ministry to foster the purpose of the church
Be able to empathize with and provide spiritual care for people who are hurting
Possess a heart and personality that promotes unity and growth in the body of Christ
Be able to teach and preach biblically sound, engaging, gospel-centered messages
Have earned a minimum of a college bachelors degree with a graduate degree from an evangelical institution preferred . Possess competent general Bible knowledge to help others grow in the faith and demonstrate application of the gospel to daily life
Demonstrate experience in organizing ministries, building strong communication with staff and ministry leaders, and helping others grow as leaders
Demonstrate the capacity to relate to, train, and disciple people of all ages and equip others
If married, have a wife who is supportive of the churchs ministry, and if able, serve in church ministry, preferably where gifted
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Elder Team:
Responsibilities:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Ultimately the job is basically whatever the elder team and pastoral staff need.
To some extent, this position will be crafted to fit the gift set and abilities of the individual pastor whom God brings to Graham Church, although certain job responsibilities such as general administrative oversight of certain ministries are indispensable.
Qualifications: Agree with Graham Churchs theological position, core values, and significant distinctives; possess a deep love and burden for people and souls; be humble and have a teachable spirit in ministry and personal life; be aware of his sin struggles and brokenness, and confess those things to the Lord and others; maintain consistent rhythms of spiritual disciplines (scripture intake, prayer, etc.); have biblical wisdom and discernment for daily living; be strongly committed to serving and praying for the health, maturity, worship, and spiritual vitality of the church, serving as a model for others; be personable and relational with a desire for and track record of working well with people and adapting to the needs of ministry to foster the purpose of the church; be able to empathize with and provide spiritual care for people who are hurting; possess a heart and personality that promotes unity and growth in the body of Christ; be able to teach and preach biblically sound, engaging, gospel-centered messages; have earned a minimum of a college bachelors degree with a graduate degree from an evangelical institution preferred, possess competent general Bible knowledge to help others grow in the faith and demonstrate application of the gospel to daily life; demonstrate experience in organizing ministries, building strong communication with staff and ministry leaders, and helping others grow as leaders; demonstrate the capacity to relate to, train, and disciple people of all ages and equip others; if married, have a wife who is supportive of the churchs ministry, and if able, serve in church ministry, preferably where gifted
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