Senior Pastor

As the Senior Pastor of Kingdom Life Church, you will serve as the spiritual and visionary leader, responsible for guiding the congregation toward fulfilling its mission: developing disciples to advance God’s Kingdom (Matthew 6:33).

Key Responsibilities (as demonstrated in Ephesians 4:11-12 and 1 Peter 5:2-3)

• Vision Casting & Spiritual Direction–Lead Kingdom Life’s spiritual vision and direction, nurturing a welcoming, diverse, multi-generational church community that reflects the Kingdom of God
• Preaching & Teaching–Prepare and deliver biblically grounded sermons at Sunday services and engage with the congregation through teaching in smaller group settings
• Pastoral Care & Ceremonies–Oversee pastoral duties including prayer ministry, counseling, and life-event ceremonies such as child dedications, weddings, and funerals
• Leadership & Staff Development–Mentor and collaborate with staff, volunteer leaders, and ministry teams to foster growth in discipleship and educational initiatives, equipping them to carry out the church’s mission effectively
• Community Engagement & Outreach–Uphold and champion Kingdom Life’s commitment to serving the city of Lansing and building an inviting, intentional family environment for all backgrounds

Education & Ministry Background

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of ministry leadership experience
• Proof of ordination or willingness to pursue ordination through a recognized denomination or church network

Spiritual & Character Development

• Mature and growing relationship with Christ Jesus with a demonstrated commitment
  to prayer and Bible study
• Commitment to biblical teaching and sound doctrine
• Lifestyle that reflects the qualifications for elders/overseers as outlined in 1 Timothy 3, 2 Timothy 2, and Titus 1
• Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

Leadership Skills & Abilities

• Ability to preach and teach the Word of God with clarity, depth, and relevance
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in counseling individuals and families from a biblical worldview
• Ability to relate to and lead a multi-racial congregation
• Demonstrates servant leadership

Administrative & Organizational Skills

• Experience managing staff
• Competency in managing church operations

*Applicants must be of the male gender for consideration.