Senior Pastor Job Description
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).
visionary leader, responsible for guiding the congregation toward fulfilling its
mission: developing disciples to advance God’s Kingdom Matthew 6:33).
Responsibilities
● 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
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
Administrative & Organizational Skills
● Experience - In managing staff
● Competency - in managing church operations
● Competency - in managing church operations
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
● 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
Education & Ministry Background
● Degree - Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
● Leadership - Minimum of 3 years of ministry leadership experience
● Proof - of ordination or willingness to pursue ordination through a recognized denomination or church network
● Leadership - 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
● Maturity - 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)
● 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)