Riverside Church seeks a mature and anointed man of God to further equip and lead the body by preaching the Word, evangelizing and discipling. This spiritual service will be the pastor’s primary focus and responsibility. We value teamwork in the context of loving family.

He must be a born again believer, showing evidence of faith, goodness, knowledge, discipline, renewal of mind and ongoing sanctification, while fully crediting and glorifying God (2 Peter 1:5-8, Ephesians 2:8-9). The successful candidate will meet scriptural guidelines for pastoral leadership (Titus 1:6-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7) and preach the Word with clarity and conviction. His ability to prepare and deliver a sound expository sermon should be accompanied by a humility in obeying the Holy Spirit’s direction for the needs of the moment.

The Pastor will also live out the Great Commission by engaging in the community, and by modeling the character of Christ in all his relationships. Fostering strong working relationships with the church’s elders and deacons, he is able to both provide counsel and receive direction as the situation requires.

Full-time salary is $45,000 to $55,000 commensurate with experience; benefits negotiable.

Church Description:

Riverside is a Bible-believing church meeting south of Big Rapids, MI: a rural setting and culture, but with ties and proximity to a college town. We were formed in 2018 by exiles of a nearby Christian Church which fell to aggressively anti-trinitarian teachings. As a result, careful attention to the essentials of Christian orthodoxy (including Jesus' deity and propitiation for our sins) is deep in our DNA.

While acknowledging our historic roots and continued appreciation for the Restoration Movement approach to Biblical Christianity, we fully embrace Jesus' prayer that His body be one as it is sanctified in the truth (John 17:17-21). Both the congregation and leadership carry a variety of theological perspectives on secondary and personal matters, yet all within the realm of a theologically conservative Biblical faith that seeks further conformity to the mind of Christ. Mindful that the days are evil (Eph 5:8-16), we desire Christian brotherhood with lovers of the truth and prioritize Jesus’ lordship over and against competing claims and deceptions. Jesus saves and His light in us exposes the darkness.

https://riversidechurch.faith/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Where are you currently located?
• What is the reason for Jesus Christ's death and resurrection?
• What is the gospel? Please summarize in your own words or selected scriptural quotes.
• What is the significance of baptism? How does it relate to the declaration of the gospel, and to being saved?
• In your view, what are some of the greatest needs facing the church in America?
• Please list some pastors, authors or commentators who you currently follow or credit as a mentor or substantial influence.

Experience:

• pastoral: 7 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stanwood, MI 49346: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person