Pastor - Independent Bible Church (Cadillac, MI)

Job Description

Job Description

Independent Bible Church (Cadillac, MI) – Pastor

The Big Picture

Independent Bible Church ( is searching for a full-time Pastor.

About Us:

Independent Bible Church is a Christ centered, Bible teaching congregation with an average attendance of 55. We are committed to spiritual formation, community outreach, and living out the gospel in our city. Our church family is warm, relational, and eager to follow God’s leading into the next season of ministry.

Role Summary:

The Lead Pastor provides spiritual leadership, clear biblical teaching, and shepherding care for the congregation. This role includes preaching, vision development, leadership of ministry teams, and guiding the church toward its mission with humility and wisdom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preach and teach Scripture with clarity and conviction

• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance

• Lead and develop ministry leaders

• Collaborate with board on vision, strategy, and church health

• Support outreach, discipleship, and community engagement

Qualifications:

• Meets biblical qualifications for elder (1 Tim 3, Titus 1)

• Demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry

• Strong preaching and communication skills

• Relational, humble, and team oriented leadership style

• Seminary or Bible College degree preferred; ministry experience required

• Alignment with our doctrinal statement and ministry philosophy

Compensation:

Salary range of $40k to 50k, housing allowance, professional allowance, paid vacations, and retirement contribution.

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor for Independent Bible Church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at Independent Bible Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Independent Bible Church.

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [email protected]