Lead Pastor

The Potter’s House Family Worship Center in Mt. Pleasant, MI is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor

The Church and the Surrounding Area

The Potter'ss House is a non-denominational charismatic fellowship of believers with a "Passion to Prepare a Place for Him.” It was founded in 1986 by our current pastors, who will be transitioning to more mission-focused ministry. The church was built in 1993 on our 33 acres, debt-free by faith with a word from God, with classrooms and offices added over the years, also debt-free. We desire to minister to all ages; we believe that children and adults alike can have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ; and we offer various ministry opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Please check out our purpose statement, core values, what we believe, and Our Story on our website at https://pottershousefwc.org/ . Applicants must align with our beliefs.

Located in the middle of the state, Mount Pleasant is home to more than 21,000 full-time residents as well as Central Michigan University and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Our city is a mix of cultures where we retain a quaint "hometown" feel while also offering students and residents the convenience of a growing city with a variety of entertainment and activity options. Mt. Pleasant is also home to the Chippewa River, several city and county parks, 19 nature preserves, and recreation centers, which offer a variety of fun for both indoor and outdoor enthusiasts.

Primary Function: To advance the vision and mission of The Potter’s House Family Worship Center.

Responsibilities:
-Cast and champion the vision, mission, values, and DNA of The Potter’s House Family Worship Center (PHFWC).
-Provide overall leadership for Church services (Sunday and Wednesday).
-Lead and supervise the pastoral staff team.
-Lead the eldership in oversight of spiritual direction, doctrine, and discipleship within the PHFWC.
-Lead the Board of Trustees in oversight of the financial health of the PHFWC.
-Provide direction for ministry philosophy, strategy, and coordinate with staff and leadership to implement ministry.
-Oversight of Department Leaders.
-Oversight of the Teaching Team.
-Oversight of and directing leadership development within PHFWC.
-Oversight of Pastoral Care with Pastoral Staff, Eldership, and Care Pastors.
-Oversight of integration plan for new attendees including follow-up, Discover Class, and discipleship and ministry involvement.
-Represent The Potter’s House in relationship with other local churches and mission organizations.

Qualifications:
-Born again, Spirit-filled, and Spirit-led, with a strong, stable Christian walk, prayer life, and love and proficiency of the Word.
-Duly Licensed and/or ordained to pastoral ministry.
-Effective communication skills (oral and written).
-Excellent people management skills both with paid and volunteer staff.
-Experience in ministry in a church setting.
-A self-motivated leader possessing relational skills with staff, volunteers, and congregation.
-Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including, but not limited to, Excel and Word.
-Basic proficiency with database software

General requirements for all Potter’s House staff:
-Committed to be an active personal disciple of Jesus including the modeling of Christian life and family relationships.
-Possess a teachable, cooperative, humble, and respectful demeanor and attitude.
-Committed to active and personal participation in the life of this local church.
-Committed to helping individuals engage, serve, volunteer, and use their gifts in the context of this local church.
-Committed to appropriate confidentiality in the lives of those we serve and care for.
-Possess a contagious passion for reaching those without Christ, both nearby and around the world.
-Personally motivated to respond to all issues with the grace and love of God.
-Ability to set and reach goals, and objectives, and organize ministries to reach objectives.
-Possess an excellent work ethic and passion to do the best you can with the resources you have.
-Whenever possible, collaborate with other staff and ministry teams as opportunities or needs arise.
-Champion unity in the church on every occasion, zero tolerance for gossip or the misuse of words and a thorough commitment to conflict resolution as detailed in Matthew 18.
-Affirm a traditional view of marriage, gender, and human sexuality.

The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at PHFWC?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor of PHFWC?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of PHFWC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to office@pottershousefwc.org .