The Lakes Church is excited to be looking for it’s next Lead Pastor! An independent church plant that has seen steady growth in its first 5 years, the Lakes is a vibrant young church excited to make an impact on the Lakeshore area.  www.mylakes.church

The ideal candidate for this position will be an excellent communicator and strong leader with a passion to achieve and exceed ministry objectives. He will be a motivational force, a team builder, a decision-maker, and a vision creator. He will champion and shape both the vision and mission of the church, thinking beyond current circumstances and looking to broader, Kingdom-inspired opportunities.

Job Description:

1. Corporate Worship: Prepare and deliver original sermons.
2. Special Occasions: Conduct special worship services during the calendar year. Be available for weddings, funerals for the congregation as well as baptisms, and baby dedications as needed.
3. Congregational Care: The Pastor will be available for pre-marital and short-term pastoral counseling and will make referrals for counseling as appropriate, to encourage a stable and healthy body of believers.
4. Oversight: Serve as the principal administrator of the church and supervise paid and volunteer staff with the understanding that TLC is structured as a staff-led, deacon-guided, church with the pastor in the lead position.
5. Vision: Be the primary vision creator. With the approval of the deacons, create, communicate, and live out the vision/direction of TLC both corporately, with staff, individually, and in the community as appropriate.

Qualifications:

1. Be able to give testimony to his love for the Lord and his call to pastoral ministry.
2. Have a deep passion to understand and teach the whole counsel of God’s Word.
3. Love people in & outside the church and be able to create and sustain positive relationships with them.
4. A formal theological ministry and/or college degree is preferred but not required. Demonstrated competency in preaching, counseling, special services, and leadership.
5. Ministry experience as a pastor or other full-time ministry experience is required.
6. Sound character and integrity, meeting the biblical qualifications of an elder and overseer as defined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
7. A history of compassionate character, demonstrating the fruit of the Holy Spirit as listed in Galatians 5.
8. A heart of humility evidenced in the willingness to shepherd and serve sacrificially.
9. A deep commitment to prayer and personal time in God’s Word.
10. Aligns with The Lakes Church’s statement of faith.

Compensation:

The compensation package includes Pastor’s salary, social security offset, retirement, housing allowance, health insurance, and paid vacation.

Resumes can be sent by email. A link to some sermons or other speaking engagements would be helpful. Thanks!

Contact Information: Nathan Zimmerman / (859) 621-9075