Ministry Jobs in Michigan

Next Generation Pastor

Main Street Church

Chelsea, MI

$43,000 - $53,000

NEXT GENERATION PASTOR - Apply [here](https://www.mainstreetchelsea.com/about-next-gen-pastor). Denomination: Non-Denominational (Charis Fellowship) Average Weekly Attendance: 300-350 (includes in-person and online) About Main Street Church: Main Street Church is located in Chelsea, Michigan. We are a young church planted in 2017 with over 500 individuals who consider Main Street their church home. Chelsea is located at the center of multiple small communities that make up the growing rural corridor between Jackson and Ann Arbor. In total, over 41,000 people consider this corridor home. However, less than 9% of these individuals attend an evangelical church. We have a distinct, non-traditional cafe-style feel as we worship together and invite others to hear how much Jesus loves them. We earn that voice by loving our community with the hope that they will fall in love with Jesus. Our Mission: Represent Jesus and the Bible in a relevant way to those who live in these communities. Our Motto: Join us for church with a bunch of imperfect people. Our Discipleship Values: My Worship strives to Find Out, Live Out, Help Out, and Reach Out.​ About the Next Generation Pastor Position: Position Overview The Next Generation Pastor serves as a visionary leader responsible for the spiritual development and discipleship of children, teenagers, and young adults. This role encompasses comprehensive ministry leadership across multiple age groups, creating cohesive pathways for spiritual growth from early childhood through young adulthood. The Next Generation Pastor works to build thriving ministries that align with the church's vision and values while fostering an environment where the next generation can encounter Christ and grow in their faith. Key Responsibilities Ministry Leadership & Vision - Develop and implement a comprehensive Next Generation ministry strategy encompassing children's ministry, youth ministry, and young adult ministry - Provide visionary leadership that creates seamless transitions and connections between age-group ministries - Oversee weekly programming, special events, camps, conferences, mission trips, and service projects across all age groups - Establish and maintain ministry goals that support the overall church mission and vision Staff and Volunteer Development - Recruit, train, and supervise ministry staff and volunteer teams across children's, youth, and young adult ministries - Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities for ministry leaders and volunteers - Create volunteer appreciation and recognition programs to maintain strong ministry teams - Conduct regular staff meetings and training sessions to ensure ministry excellence​ Program Development & Implementation - Design age-appropriate curriculum and programming for children, teens, and young adults - Coordinate Bible studies, small groups, and discipleship opportunities across all age groups - Plan and execute seasonal events, retreats, and special ministry initiatives - Develop safety protocols and child protection policies for all Next Generation ministries ​Pastoral Care & Discipleship - Provide pastoral care and counseling to students and families within the Next Generation community - Facilitate discipleship relationships and mentoring opportunities - Conduct baptisms, dedications, and other significant spiritual milestones - Offer crisis intervention and support during challenging life circumstances Required Qualifications Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Bible, Ministry, Theology, Youth Ministry, or related field - Minimum 1-5 years of experience in multi-generational ministry leadership - Demonstrated success in building and leading ministry programs across different age groups - Experience in staff supervision and volunteer management Ministry Skills & Competencies - Strong biblical knowledge and commitment to sound theological principles - Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse age groups - Proven leadership abilities in program development and team building - Experience in event planning, budget management, and ministry administration - Proficiency in current technology and social media platforms relevant to ministry Personal Characteristics - Genuine heart for discipling the next generation - High emotional intelligence and relational skills - Creative problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and other ministry staff Ministry Impact This role directly contributes to the spiritual formation of the next generation by creating environments where children, teens, and young adults can: - Develop authentic relationships with Jesus Christ - Build strong foundations in biblical truth and Christian living - Discover and utilize their spiritual gifts in service to others - Form lasting friendships within the faith community - Prepare for lifelong discipleship and ministry leadership The Next Generation Pastor plays a crucial role in ensuring continuity of faith development across age groups, helping young people transition smoothly from childhood through young adulthood while maintaining strong connections to the church community. This position directly impacts the church's future leadership and vitality by investing in those who will carry the mission forward. Reporting Structure Reports directly to the Lead Pastor and works collaboratively with other staff and ministry leaders to ensure integrated ministry programming and effective communication across all church ministries. Hours & Benefits - Classified as a full-time, exempt employee; 40 hours + - Two Weeks Vacation (Max of two Sundays) - Biblical Education Financial Consideration - Personal Healthcare Stipend Apply [here](https://www.mainstreetchelsea.com/about-next-gen-pastor). ​

Campus Pastor

Harvest Fremont

Fremont, MI

$55,000 - $75,000

Harvest Fremont was planted 7 years ago by our sending church, Harvest Spring Lake. Over the last several years, the Lord has blessed us with a multi-generational church, hungry for Christ-centered preaching, worship, and discipleship. During that time we have been praying about launching new churches in rural Michigan and the Lord has answered our prayer by leading us to an opportunity in the small town of Shelby. With the launch set for Fall of 2027, we are looking now for both a campus pastor and worship leader that have a burden to reach rural Michigan with the Gospel. Position Details — Full-time salary — Possible housing — Health benefits & vacation time — Healthy launch & ministry budgets What Makes You A Good Fit — A passion to help a gospel-centered, disciple-making ministry — Clear gifting & experience shepherding & preaching — Can self-start and work with a team of self-starters — A willingness to help other staff members & ministries — Teachability Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Tasks — Serve with our team for a year to learn culture — Lead a new campus (planting in 2027) — Oversee serving team leads & schedules — Interview & equip new team members — Preach 5-25 times per year — Cast vision and be available for vision meetings More Info About Harvest Fremont // harvestfremont.org // Insta: @harvest_fremont // Facebook: Harvest Fremont Resume/Questions to eric@harvestfremont.org | (231)924-6288

Student Ministries Director

Encounter Church

Jackson, MI

Director of Student Ministries Do you love Jesus, students, and controlled chaos? Do you believe sanctification is real… and so are Nerf wars?| Do you feel called to shape eternity while holding a slice of pizza? Congratulations. We should talk. The Mission (Because This Is Actually Serious) Encounter Church is in a season of growth and momentum. We are strengthening campuses, building leadership pipelines, and investing deeply in discipleship. Student ministry isn’t the “cute side room with snacks.” It is Frontline Kingdom Work. We are not trying to entertain teenagers until they graduate. We are raising up students who: - Know Scripture - Walk in holiness - Love the Church - Aren’t ashamed of the Gospel - And might actually become future pastors, missionaries, and leaders - No pressure. Just shaping the next generation of the Church. What You’ll Be Doing - Preaching the Word clearly (without accidental heresy). - Building real discipleship — not just a weekly event. - Recruiting and developing volunteers who love Jesus and tolerate middle schoolers. - Showing up to games where students pretend not to see you (but secretly love it). - Leading retreats that are spiritually powerful and physically exhausting. - Answering deep theological questions that begin with, “So like… technically…” - You won’t just run a program. - You’ll Build a Culture Who You Are - You genuinely love Jesus (otherwise why are you evening applying). - You believe grace doesn’t just forgive — it transforms. - You can preach boldly and laugh at yourself. - You’re spiritually mature but not spiritually intense in a scary way. - You can handle pizza, group chats, spiritual warfare, and dodgeball in the same week. - You understand at least some current slang… or are willing to Google it later. - Bonus if students think you’re cool for at least 6–8 months. Why Encounter? Because we’re serious about: - Discipleship - Leadership development - Multiplication - Reaching our communities We want someone who sees Student Ministry as a calling — not a stepping stone. This is Holy Work. It’s loud. It’s sticky. It smells faintly of pizza and Axe body spray. And it matters eternally. Compensation - Shoot did Jesus get paid? No need to worry—we remain highly competitive within the GLR. - We offer a competitive salary, a 12% pension beginning on day one, $5,000 annually in healthcare funds, and a business expense account $3,000. Vacation ranges from 1–6 weeks based on experience, along with nine additional paid holidays and two weeks of paid time off following Christmas. What’s the catch? Simple. We’re building something meaningful — and we expect you to show up ready to lead, grow, and bring your A-game. To Apply If you feel called to build, not babysit, send us: - Resume - Cover letter - Video of you preaching or teaching - Your favorite quote from The Office (this is not optional — culture fit matters) Send all materials to: staff@encounter620.com

Lead Pastor

Country Bible Church

Fremont, MI

$45,000 - $47,000

Country Bible Church’s pastor must meet all biblical qualifications of an elder and have a clear sense of God’s call to pastoral ministry. We seek a pastor who uses primarily exposition, along with occasional topical styles of preaching, applying the Word of God to our lives. To be successful, we believe our pastor must be able to clearly communicate a biblical vision for the church and inspire people to pursue it. We seek an effective leader committed to equipping the saints to do the work of the ministry and sending them out with appropriate accountability. We desire a pastor who will lead in cooperation with the deacons and, preferably, has prior pastoral experience. We seek an individual passionate about discipling all ages within our church, reaching out to our local community and furthering worldwide missions. Qualifications: * Meets the scriptural qualifications for an elder * Trained for the ministry at a recognized fundamental college and/or seminary * Some Senior Pastor experience is preferred * Is an Independent Fundamental Churches of America (IFCA) member, or is willing to become one Skills Needed: * Strong expository preaching * Resourceful * Self-motivated * Strong relational skills * Creative, innovative and capable teacher * Small group facilitator Pastoral and Personal Traits Desired: * Spiritually and emotionally mature * “Team consciousness” in leadership * Loves people * Mission-minded, both locally and globally * Humble * Compassionate and encouraging to others * Sensitive to correction and constructive criticism * Good sense of humor * Patient with self * Man that spends time in prayer

Lead Pastor

Rivertree Church

Jackson, MI

Lead Pastor Rivertree Church is seeking a Lead Pastor who is spiritually mature, relationally gifted, and committed to building a healthy, disciple-making church. Rivertree is a welcoming, community-focused church in Jackson, Michigan, created to help people—especially those who may feel far from church—discover Jesus in a comfortable, authentic environment. Guided by the mission to "Love recklessly, live passionately, and serve selflessly," Rivertree is committed to making disciples, serving the surrounding community, and creating a place where lives are transformed by the hope of Jesus Christ. Our Lead Pastor will provide visionary leadership, biblical teaching, and pastoral care while equipping leaders and engaging the surrounding community. Learn more about Rivertree at rivertree.church. Ministry responsibilities - Brings a salvation mindset with a drive and desire to bring people to Christ. - Provides consistent, biblically grounded teaching that demonstrates clarity, depth, and real-life application. - Cultivates and leads a disciple-making culture, with a proven pattern of developing disciples who reproduce themselves. - Builds and sustains healthy relationships within the church and in the broader community. - Actively engages those outside the church and demonstrate a personal commitment to evangelism. - Equips, develops, and deploys leaders for ministry across the church. - Fosters a culture of growth—spiritually, relationally, and numerically. - Has a heart for supporting our existing special needs adult ministry. Leadership responsibilities - Leads staff and volunteers effectively to accomplish shared ministry goals. - Sets and executes short-term, mid-range, and long-term vision and strategy. - Demonstrates emotional maturity, including the ability to receive feedback and criticism in a healthy manner. - Shows a heart for the local community with a track record of building meaningful connections and partnerships. - Initiates and lead new ministry efforts from concept through completion. - Provides oversight and stewardship of church finances with integrity and accountability. - Works intentionally and closely with the Board of Elders (LBA) to cast vision and uphold the mission of the church. Personal qualifications - Demonstrates consistent spiritual disciplines, including engagement with Scripture, prayer, worship, and other practices that support personal spiritual growth. - Maintains healthy boundaries between ministry responsibilities and family life. - If married, exhibits a strong, stable marriage and healthy home environment. - Demonstrates stability and perseverance, with a history of faithfulness through challenges rather than frequent transitions. - Lives a life of biblical integrity both privately and publicly, and willing to be transparent with Board of Elders (LBA) through personal or spiritual struggles. - Exhibits the fruits of the Spirit. Doctrinal alignment - Fully aligned with the beliefs, values, and Articles of Religion of The Wesleyan Church. - Affirms and encourages the appropriate use of spiritual gifts within the church. - Committed to developing leaders and equipping believers to actively use their spiritual gifts in ministry. Education & credentials - Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry, Biblical Studies, or a related field required. - Equivalent training through recognized non-traditional or ordination pathways will be considered. - Master's degree (MA or M.Div) preferred but not required. - Currently licensed or ordained within The Wesleyan Church, or within a similar denomination with willingness to transfer credentials. Summary The ideal candidate is a relational and driven leader who combines strong biblical teaching with a passion for discipleship, leadership development, and community engagement. This individual will help Rivertree Church continue to grow as a healthy, outward-focused, and spiritually vibrant body.

Worship Leader

Watermark Church

New Baltimore, MI

Worship Leader – Watermark Church (MI) Watermark Church is looking for a Worship Leader who is passionate about helping people encounter the presence of God and building a healthy, growing worship culture. This is more than a Sunday role. We’re looking for someone who can lead worship, develop teams, and help create environments where people connect with God in a real way. What You’ll Do - Lead worship for Sunday services and key environments - Build and develop a strong worship culture - Recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams - Help ensure services are prepared and executed with excellence - Oversee basic production needs (ProPresenter, livestream, lighting, sound) - Develop leaders so the ministry grows beyond one person Who You Are - A strong worship leader (vocally and/or instrumentally) - Passionate about people, not just music - A team builder who enjoys developing others - Organized, reliable, and able to follow through - Willing to learn and grow in production systems What We Value - Presence over performance - People over platform - Excellence without distraction - Building teams, not doing everything alone Location New Baltimore, MI (Metro Detroit area) Interested? Download full job description Send the following to RJ Pasco (Executive Director) at rj@watermarkchurchmi.com: - A brief introduction about yourself - Your resume - Links to videos of you leading worship (if available)

Senior Pastor

Evangelical Covenant Church

Whitehall, MI

Position Status: Full Time: 40+ hours a week Purpose: This position is charged with preaching and teaching the Word of God, administering sacraments, leading in ministry to all members of this faith community, and faithfully giving himself to pastoral work. Job Skills and Requirements: - Meet the requirements of 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-4. (Qualifications for character, giftedness, and call set forth in the Holy Scriptures.) - Be a person of mature, growing Christian Faith and character, reflecting Biblical values and spiritual leadership. - Possess the relational spiritual gifts that would be necessary to minister to people with spiritual and physical needs. - Be comfortable working in one-on-one settings, in small groups, and in large group settings. - Comfortable and gifted speaker with strong communication skills - Willingness and ability to work together with the church staff, Leadership Team, and Ministry Teams of ECC Whitehall - Keep your life in harmony with the Word of God, striving in word and deed to be a worthy example of Christian living. Job Responsibilities and Required Duties: Preaching and Teaching - Preach and teach the Word of God as revealed in the Old and New Testaments. - Administer the Sacraments, Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, according to the practice of the Evangelical Covenant Church. - Lead with authenticity in accord with the Constitution and Bylaws of this congregation. - Plan and prepare sermons throughout the year, as the principal teacher for ECC, leveraging the Holy Spirit as inspiration rather than AI. - Organize, vet, and schedule additional teachers as part of pulpit-supply so that godly and wise teaching is provided to the congregation even in your absence. Discipleship - Give pastoral leadership to our congregation’s Leadership Team, ministry teams, and activities. Outreach - Participate with outreach to the people throughout the White Lake area. Pastoral Care - Lead, supervise, encourage, and care for the staff of the church. - Attend Leadership Meetings, in order to be a consensus builder and communicator with both teams. - Share the heart of the staff with the Leadership Team, while also sharing the heart of the Leadership Team with the Staff. - Lead and direct the visioning and goal setting of the church. - Counsel those within the congregation as needed. - Perform marriages and funerals. The Senior Pastor will have the right to grant or refuse the ceremony of marriage or funerals within the church according to biblical reasons. - Reach out to partners, attenders, and seekers outside of Sunday morning with pastoral care. - Assist the Associate Pastor with visitations of shut-ins and sick as needed to ensure that the ministry is fully supported. Other - The pastor shall be of virtue to his call, be a member of the church, and an ex-officio member of the Leadership Team and Ministry Teams. - The pastor shall be involved with each ministry at an appropriate level to be able to both contribute to and assess each ministry’s effectiveness and needs. - Oversee the administration of official church records/ministerial acts as necessary. - Lead and facilitate weekly staff meetings. - Visit all Life Groups periodically as time permits in conjunction with the Associate Pastor. - Be an active Life Group Member - Be comfortable engaging and fellowshipping with the ECC Body before and after all services. - The Senior Pastor shall work closely with the Office Administrator and Lead Team Chair to make sure his work schedule, appointments, and vacations are visible within an online calendar so that time accountability is above-reproach and so that any concern from a congregant can quickly be dismissed with confidence. - The Senior Pastor shall hold his staff to the same standard so that any concern from a congregant can quickly be dismissed with confidence as he will have full visibility to and awareness of his staff’s church-related activities. Evaluation and Compensation: - The Senior Pastor receives an annual performance review by the Leadership Team. Compensation is reviewed annually by the Leadership Team. - The Senior Pastor shall prepare annual performance reviews with each staff member, encouraging each staff member to set goals at the outset of the year. - The Senior Pastor shall schedule follow-up sessions with staff throughout the year on those goals, ensuring each staff member is encouraged and challenged to grow spiritually and professionally. - The Senior Pastor shall provide the Leadership Team with his staff’s signed annual performance reviews by November 1 of each year and shall recommend merit increases based upon their individual performance. How to Apply Please send an email to eccwsearchcommittee@gmail.com with the following: - A current resume. - A brief 2-3 minute video sharing about yourself, personal statement of faith, and ministry philosophy. - A link to two or three of your sermons. - Please take time to read our church pictorial narrative to learn more about ECC Whitehall.