You may submit your application HERE.
Lighthouse Community Church (Kalamazoo, MI) is conducting a search for a Lead Pastor who
seeks the Holy Spirit to reveal His plan and purpose, and then chase it with us! A Lead Pastor
who:
- senses God’s call to unite with our church family;
- will utilize their years of ministry education and experience to bring biblically based,
relevant, and engaging teachings to a congregation willing to learn and apply them;
- dreams with us about innovative ministries that would reach out to people where they
are living, working, playing, attending school, or hanging out; and
- is passionate about and ministers to all with compassion, authenticity, and a good measure of humor.
If you have a shepherd’s heart, a joy for ministry, a life with above-reproach integrity, and if the
Holy Spirit is nudging, you may be the one He has purposed for Lighthouse Community Church.
Review the sought-after qualities, characteristics, and attributes of our Lead Pastor, wait on God
for His prompting, then chase after Him by applying. You are already in our prayers!
- One who is dependent on the Holy Spirit with deep and rich spiritual practices and
evidences a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Gifted, Spirit-led, engaging teacher of biblical truth.
- A courageous leader who exemplifies, communicates, and motivates Lighthouse to live
out our vision and mission.
- A loving shepherd of the congregation who is also enthusiastic to minister to those who
don’t yet know Jesus.
- Capable of Spirit-led vision casting and execution to the staff and congregation.
- Skillful, Spirit-inspired teachings of biblical truth that are relatable, easily applicable, and
delivered with humility, love, and joy.
- Enthusiastically embraces outreach ministries to those in need—physically, emotionally,
and spiritually—by championing current outreach initiatives and imaginatively leading the
congregation in new methods of evangelism.
- Recognizes the need for work/life balance and regularly practices a personal sabbath.
- Expresses a healthy sense of humor and radiates God’s joy, despite circumstances, to
those around them.
- Ordained or licensed as a Wesleyan minister; an ordained or licensed minister in a
likeminded denomination, and willing to transfer credentials, would be considered.
- A master’s degree in a ministry discipline is preferred; a bachelor’s degree would be
considered.
- Five or more years’ experience in a pastoral leadership role.
- Loves people compassionately, humbly, unwaveringly, and joyfully.
The mission of Lighthouse Community Church is to know God and show God through making
disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, community, and purpose.
If you have sought God’s leading and feel compelled, please apply for this role in our
community.
