Ministry Jobs in Michigan

Associate Pastor of Family Ministries

Troy Christian Chapel

Troy, MI

$50,000 - $65,000

Associate Pastor of Family Ministries Troy Christian Chapel • Troy, Michigan Position Summary The Associate Pastor of Family Ministries provides Christ-centered pastoral leadership, primarily focused on the discipleship of children, youth, young adults, and their families. This role strengthens the long-term spiritual health of Troy Christian Chapel by equipping parents as primary disciple-makers, building healthy volunteer teams, and ensuring all family ministries are biblically faithful, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with TCC's mission and values. The Associate Pastor role includes pastoral responsibilities beyond family ministries. This includes occasional preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and involvement in the church's leadership structures. Primary Responsibilities Family Ministries Leadership (Pre-K through Young Adults) - Provide vision, direction, and pastoral leadership for Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry. - Ensure all programming is Christ-centered, biblically faithful, interdenominational in tone, and developmentally appropriate. - Oversee curriculum selection and implementation under the direction of the Senior Pastor. - Recruit, train, encourage, and support volunteers. - Maintain and enforce safety protocols and child-protection policies. - Communicate regularly with parents and support them as primary disciple-makers. - Plan and oversee family-ministry events, retreats, and outreach opportunities. - Teach and communicate the gospel clearly and effectively to children and youth. - Educate young people with the Word of God for salvation, discipleship, and growth in Holiness. - Train leaders and teachers to effectively educate young people with the Word of God for salvation, discipleship, and growth in Holiness. Pastoral Ministry - Preach as assigned and provide pulpit supply during the Senior Pastor’s absence. - Teach adult Sunday School or midweek classes as assigned. - Provide pastoral care as assigned, including hospital and homebound visitation, crisis care, and non-clinical pastoral counseling. - Assist in worship services, including Scripture reading, prayer, communion, baptisms, dedications, weddings, and funerals. - Support churchwide discipleship initiatives and congregational gatherings. Ministry Coordination & Leadership Development - Supervise assigned lay-led ministries, including but not limited to family ministries. - Support volunteer leaders with clarity, encouragement, and accountability. - Help coordinate churchwide events. - Strengthen alignment with TCC’s mission and values. - Work collaboratively with ministry leaders to ensure communication and unity. Governance & Staff Collaboration - Serve on the Pastors’ Board. - Serve on the Joint Pastors & Trustees Committee. - Align family ministries with the churchwide vision. - Maintain healthy communication and partnership with the Senior Pastor and staff. Facilities, Safety, and Compliance - Coordinate with Trustees/Facilities Coordinator regarding ministry-related facility needs. - Participate in Spring and Fall Workdays in a pastoral/supportive capacity. - Ensure that Family Ministries environments meet safety and compliance standards. Other Duties - Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor in accordance with the Bylaws and the needs of the congregation. Reporting Structure - Reports to: Senior Pastor - Serves on: Pastors’ Board - Works closely with: Deacon Board, Trustees Board, ministry leaders, and volunteer teams. - Supervises: Family-ministry volunteers and teams Qualifications Because TCC values long-term pastoral partnership, we are committed to walking with, training, and supporting the Associate Pastor as he grows in ministry. We will stand by him, disciple and invest in him, and help him flourish as he remains faithful to Christ, His church, and the commitments outlined below. - The candidate must be a passionate follower of Christ. His relationship with the Savior must be apparent and unmistakable in his life, leaving no question as to the genuineness and effectiveness of his faith. If married, his spouse must likewise demonstrate a relationship with Christ that defines her identity and directs her life. - The candidate and his wife must be actively seeking continual transformation in Christ, cultivating a life shaped by prayer, Scripture, worship, accountability, discipleship, service, and obedience. - The candidate and his wife must be committed to God’s calling in their lives. - The candidate and his wife must feel called to ministry to young people and their families. - The candidate and his wife must embrace accountability and seek to be mentored and discipled. They must willingly receive correction for the sake of Godliness and the building of the Kingdom. - The candidate must be wholly committed to Christ and His Kingdom, demonstrating the heart of Christ by desiring the salvation of the lost and earnestly sharing the gospel both within and beyond formal ministry. - The candidate must reject all worldly allegiances that rival loyalty to Christ and must model a life governed by Scripture rather than by cultural, ideological, or political identities - The candidate must maintain a holy and Christlike public witness, including in his social-media presence. - The candidate must demonstrate maturity and relational wisdom. - The candidate must demonstrate a servant’s heart, desiring to serve the body wherever there is a need and opportunity. - The Candidate must show humility, a cooperative spirit, and a willingness to submit to the leadership of the Church. - The candidate must show a shepherd’s heart toward children, youth, parents, and volunteers, and the ability to harmonize with TCC’s overall ministry culture and direction. - The candidate must meet the qualifications for ministers as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9: above reproach, faithful in marriage, self-controlled, sober-minded, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, gentle rather than violent, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, managing his household well, and having a good reputation with outsiders. Scripture also requires that a minister not be arrogant or quick-tempered but instead be disciplined, upright, holy, and firmly committed to the trustworthy Word, so that he may encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. - The candidate must demonstrate a genuine desire to grow in life and ministry under the authority of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, and in accountability to the Senior Pastor and the Trustees. Theological Qualifications - The candidate must affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith of Troy Christian Chapel. [(https://troychapel.org/our-faith/](https://troychapel.org/our-faith/) - Troy Christian Chapel is an interdenominational fellowship centered on Jesus Christ and governed by the authority of Scripture, committed to unity among believers from diverse Christian traditions while avoiding sectarian or denominational partisanship. The candidate must affirm and uphold this identity in doctrine, practice, and ministry. - The candidate must embrace contextual hermeneutical practices, recognizing that Scripture must be interpreted in its own literary, historical, and canonical context and not subjected to the eisegesis that comes from reading it through a denominational systematic, cultural pressure, or emotional appeal. Professional Qualifications - The candidate should ideally have experience in children’s, youth, or family ministry (paid or volunteer), leading or training volunteers, teaching in church settings, pastoral care and visitation, and coordinating ministry programs or events. Experience across multiple age groups is preferred. - A bachelor’s degree in biblical education or Christian ministry is required. - The candidate must be an ordained Christian minister or willing to undergo the process of ordination in accordance with TCC bylaws. - The candidate should demonstrate, or be willing to grow in, organizational skills, clear communication, volunteer recruitment and support, and the ability to plan, coordinate, and sustain regular programming and events. If interested, please reply via churchstaffing, complete the questions at this link. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qR7p56khFWC8mBPh9auFRZeDQJBpbUlzF_yQYDmnOPk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qR7p56khFWC8mBPh9auFRZeDQJBpbUlzF_yQYDmnOPk/edit?usp=sharing) Send completed questions to briantorres@troychapel.org

Production Manager

The Woods Church

Warren, MI

$40,000

Production Manager (Full Time, Worship & Creative) Position Overview The Production Manager serves as the operational leader of the Production Ministry at The Woods Church. This role is responsible for the planning, preparation, execution, and ongoing support of all production environments, including weekend services, rehearsals, ministry events, volunteer teams, AVL systems, and technical operations. The Production Manager ensures every production environment is staffed, equipped, and executed with excellence while implementing the vision, direction, and ministry priorities established by the Production Director. This individual will lead volunteers, oversee production systems, coordinate ministry events, and maintain a culture of technical excellence that supports the mission of The Woods Church. Key Responsibilities Weekend Services & Rehearsals - Lead the technical preparation and execution of weekend services and rehearsals. - Ensure audio, video, lighting, presentation, and broadcast systems are functioning at a high level. - Coordinate all production support necessary for worship gatherings. - Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges before and during services. - Maintain consistency, quality, and excellence across all production environments. Volunteer Development & Scheduling - Recruit, onboard, train, and schedule production volunteers. - Develop clear training pathways for all production positions. - Build strong volunteer teams by cultivating depth in every role. - Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and technical development. - Foster a healthy team culture aligned with the values and vision of The Woods Church. Systems Management & Maintenance - Oversee the maintenance, organization, and functionality of all AVL systems. - Ensure equipment is reliable, properly maintained, and ministry-ready. - Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner. - Maintain equipment inventories, documentation, and operational standards. - Assist in evaluating and implementing technical upgrades and system improvements. Service Programming & Preparation - Program and prepare technical elements for services and ministry events. - Manage presentation software, lighting programming, livestream preparation, and audio setup. - Ensure technical execution aligns with service plans and ministry objectives. - Prepare production environments for rehearsals, special events, and ministry gatherings. - Maintain operational consistency across all venues and ministry spaces. Ministry Events & Technical Support - Coordinate production support for church-wide events, conferences, weddings, funerals, and special gatherings. - Assess production requirements and staffing needs for events. - Oversee setup, execution, and teardown processes. - Ensure every event receives the same level of excellence as weekend services. - Provide technical leadership and support for ministry initiatives as assigned. Qualifications - Experience in live production environments, including audio, video, lighting, and presentation systems. - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to lead, train, and develop volunteer teams. - Working knowledge of AVL equipment, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ministry environment while managing multiple priorities. - A commitment to the mission, values, and culture of The Woods Church. Compensation - Salary range will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Associate Pastor

Greenville Community Church

Greenville, MI

Who We Are Greenville Community Church is a multi campus church located in Greenville Michigan with a passion to help as many people as possible experience God, Freedom, and Life. Our primary campus serves over 500 people weekly and our Crystal Campus continues to grow as we seek to make a lasting impact in Montcalm County and beyond. We are looking for a high capacity leader who can shepherd people, preach Gods Word, build teams, and help strengthen the overall leadership of the church. Position Summary This role will serve as the primary pastoral leader of our Crystal Campus, located in Crystal Michigan while also partnering with the Senior Pastor to help lead the staff, support ministry execution, assist with budgeting and stewardship, and strengthen pastoral care across both campuses. This is an ideal role for someone who loves both people and leadership Primary Responsibilities 1. Crystal Campus Leadership - Serve as the visible leader and shepherd of the Crystal Campus - Lead Sunday services and campus experience - Regular Sunday preaching - Build volunteer teams - Lead local outreach and community engagement - Help grow attendance, discipleship and spiritual health 2. Preaching and Teaching - Preach Biblically sound and engaging sermons - Teaching various environments (Sunday services, classes, leadership settings) - Support teaching team ministry at both campuses when needed - Participate in teaching team meetings 3. Staff Leadership and Team Development - Help lead and coach the ministry staff - Assist with staff meetings, accountability, and execution - Develop younger leaders and volunteers - Strengthen communication and collaboration between campuses 4. Budget and Operational Support - Help oversee campus ministry budget - Participate in annual budget planning conversations - Ensure campus resources used wisely - Help improve stewardship and giving systems 5. Pastoral Care Across Both Campuses - Hospital visits - Counseling and care support - Weddings and funerals - Prayer ministry - Member care and shepherding Who We Are Looking For Loving Shepherd - Genuinely loves people and cares for the congregation Experienced Leader - Proven pastoral leadership who can lead teams and build momentum Down to Earth Presence - Approachable, humble, and naturally connects with people Strong Communicator - Preaches and teaches Gods word clearly and practically Creative Missional Builder - Thinks creatively about reaching the community for Christ Why This Role Matters Crystal is a spiritually open community where many believe in God but are not actively connected to a church. This creates a meaningful opportunity for a pastor who wants to build relationships, disciple people, and make a visible difference. Staff Values and Ethics: - Prioritize God - Setting aside time each day to make Jesus first by prioritizing a growing spiritual life. Have Fun - If we aren’t having appropriate fun, we aren’t doing our job correctly. We Are Servants - Jesus set a high standard for his followers. We are called to serve not be served. Growth Mindset - We believe in a God of abundance and plenty. Don’t put limits on a limitless God. We Are Vulnerable - Open, honest and transparent communication is the quickest way to trust. Qualifications & Experience - Five plus years of pastoral leadership experience required - Proven ability to lead teams. - Demonstrated preaching and teaching - Multi Campus Experience preferred Compensation and Benefits - We are committed to caring well for our staff and providing a compensation package that reflects both the responsibility of this role and the cost of living in our region. - Salary is Commensurate with Experience Benefits include - Health Insurance - Vision and Dental - 12% Retirement Contribution - Paid Vacation - Paid Sick Time - Cell Phone Reimbursement - Relocation assistance if needed