LEAD PASTOR POSITION

We are seeking a full-time lead pastor who is spirit-led and passionate in helping us achieve more life for more people.

Journey Church is a multi-site church with locations in Caledonia and Middleville Michigan. We are a church that takes Jesus’ call to go and make disciples very seriously. We help adults and children alike discover their God-given dreams and giftings to unleash them to live sent. We value connection, worship, and the power of prayer as we work toward living our lives to the full.

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Personal Requirements:

  • A person who is a holy-spirit led, committed, and mature follower of Jesus Christ.

  • A visionary leader who has a passion for multiplication of both people and locations.

  • Someone who shows commitment to a biblical view of marriage and family.

  • A relationship builder who demonstrates authenticity and transparency in all matters.

  • A person with a generous heart who leads by example.

Professional Requirements:

  • A sound theological education with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.

  • Have a personal theology that is aligned with the Wesleyan Theology.

  • Be ordained in an acceptable denomination or be on the ordination track with the Wesleyan Church.

  • Have served a minimum of 3-5 years in a local church and demonstrate the potential to lead a multi-site, multi-staff church.

  • Be a gifted communicator who demonstrates high-level leadership skills and models healthy boundaries.

  • Preaching and teaching on a regular basis.

  • Be willing to be a team-player with a Kingdom mindset who is passionate in seeking after the heart of God.

Expectations:

  • Live a life that leads by example while effectively teaching others how to live as a follower of Jesus.

  • Lead a multi-location church including, but not limited to, stewarding the budget, vision and direction.

  • Be a strong leader as the head of staff and Advisory Team who is in charge of staff decisions and developing leaders.

  • Develop and lead a vision for multiplication – help Journey grow disciples who live a sent life.

  • Be a discerning communicator who delivers biblically based sermons that are relevant to people’s lives and encourage growth.

  • Have a heart-posture of surrender and adoration.

If you’re excited about this role and recognize yourself as being a good fit, please email your resume to searchteam@thejchurch.org — We can’t wait to hear from you!