Pastor Elect (Bi-Vocational) at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church – Lansing, Michigan

Church Size: Approximately 100 membersPosition Type: Part-Time / Bi-VocationalReports To: Church Ministry Council / Elders / Deacon

Church Overview

We are a Southern Baptist, Multi-Ethnic church with predominately African American Members. We are Christ-centered congregation of approximately 100 members seeking a Pastor Elect to shepherd, lead, and grow with our church family. Our congregation values biblical preaching, authentic worship, strong fellowship, community outreach, and spiritual growth across generations. We are prayerfully seeking a bi-vocational candidate who senses God's call to serve while maintaining outside employment. The Church will provide housing to the chosen candidate in addition to a salary.

Position Summary

The Pastor Elect will serve as the spiritual leader of the congregation, working collaboratively with church leadership to provide biblical teaching, pastoral care, and vision for the church. This role is structured for a bi-vocational minister who can effectively balance ministry leadership with outside employment.

The Pastor Elect will transition into the Senior Pastor role upon successful completion of a minimal evaluation period of at least 18 months. The ideal candidate should be well versed with King James Version and the English Standard Version of the Bible.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Teaching

Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Spirit-led sermons on Sunday morningsLead or oversee Bible studies and discipleship opportunitiesEnsure doctrinal integrity consistent with the church's statement of faith2. Pastoral Care

· Provide spiritual counseling and guidance

· Visit members in hospitals, homes, jails and care facilities as needed

Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion services Ability to work collaboratively with lay leadership· 3. Leadership & Administration

Work collaboratively with church ministry council, deacons, and ministry leadersProvide vision and direction for church growth and spiritual developmentOversee ministry planning and coordinate volunteersParticipate in regular leadership meetings4. Outreach & Evangelism

Encourage congregational involvement in community outreachRepresent the church within the local communityPromote evangelistic and mission-focused initiativesProvide leadership to the church community center5. Discipleship & Congregational Development

Equip members for ministryMentor emerging leadersFoster unity and spiritual maturity within the body

Qualifications

Spiritual & Character Qualifications

Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministryMeets biblical qualifications for church leadership (e.g., 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1)Strong personal devotional life and moral integrityCommitment to servant leadershipEducation & Experience

Formal theological education preferred (seminary degree or equivalent ministry experience)Previous pastoral or ministry leadership with a minimum of five years' experience preferredExperience serving in a bi-vocational capacity is a plus, or Ten years of Lead Pastor experience could request consideration to be appointed full time.Skills & Competencies

Strong biblical preaching and teaching abilityEffective interpersonal and communication skills · Organizational and time-management skills suitable for bi-vocational ministry

Time Commitment

Approximately 15–25 hours per week (negotiable)Sunday worship servicesMidweek leadership and ministry responsibilities as agreedAvailability for emergencies and critical pastoral care situations

Compensation

Part-time salary commensurate with experience and church budgetMinistry expense reimbursement (as approved)Additional details to be discussed during the interview process

Personal Attributes

Humble and approachable shepherd's heartVisionary yet practicalRelational and community-orientedAdaptable and supportive of a volunteer-driven ministry structure

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

ResumeStatement of faithTestimony and call to ministrySermon samples with video links)References (Minimal of Five) Previous Pastor must be one of the referencesApplications will be received prayerfully and confidentially.

Applications can be sent to Pulpit Committee, 1001 Dakin Street, Lansing, MI 48912 or email: [email protected]

"Shepherd the flock of God that is among you..." (1 Peter 5:2)