General Information

Job Title:

Senior Pastor: Knox Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

The Senior Pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church is to be a visionary spiritual leader who embodies the heart of Christ's ministry while guiding the congregation into the future. As a medium-sized church with a rich history of faithful service and gospel-centered ministry, we are committed to making disciples, serving our community, and advancing God's kingdom. Our congregation represents different ages, backgrounds, and spiritual journeys, united by our commitment to Reformed theology and grace-oriented, gospel teaching. The Senior Pastor will lead a dedicated team of staff and lay leaders who are passionate about the church's mission and eager to follow God's leading under thoughtful, collaborative leadership.

The Senior Pastor will boldly proclaim the truth of Scripture to an increasingly secular world, and will shepherd our congregation with wisdom and compassion while equipping members to live out their faith in their workplaces, neighborhoods, and families. As head of staff, he will exercise confident leadership of the pastoral, ministry, and administrative staff, determine which staff positions are required in consultation with the Session, and have responsibility for hiring and managing the staff. The Senior Pastor will carry out his ministry responsibilities personally or through appropriate delegation.

Position Qualifications:

• Professional Qualifications
  • Master of Divinity degree and ordination by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (or transferable ordination)
  • Demonstrated experience in a multi-staff pastoral role, preferably as a Senior or Associate Pastor at a medium to large church, or equivalent
  • Commitment to Reformed theology and orthodox biblical understanding
• Personal Qualifications
  • A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by humility, integrity and maturity in speech and conduct as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1
  • A commitment to grow in faith and repentance and to lead by a means of being a lead repenter, cultivating a teachable, approachable, humble spirit
  • Healthy personal relationships that help to foster growth and refreshment, including a gospel-centered marriage and family life, if applicable
  • A commitment to integrate ministry and family life in healthy and wise ways for the mutual benefit of both
  • Strong leadership, communication skills, interpersonal skills (i.e., emotional intelligence) and cross-cultural competency
  • A willingness to engage conflict with a heart for restoration and reconciliation
  • A commitment to the unity, purity, and peace of the church
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Knox Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)

City, State

Ann Arbor, MI

Description of Organization

Mid-sized EPC church in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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