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Apply for This Job Traverse City Lead Pastor Kensington Church Troy, MI Posted: February 08, 2024     Job Information: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE EMAIL A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND TEACHING LINKS TO: HR@KENSINGTONCHURCH.ORG POSITION DESCRIPTION: This man or woman must have a passion, “To see every(one) transformed and mobilized by Jesus.” The ideal candidate will fully embrace the church’s mission, vision, values and strategies while celebrating the unique DNA that has developed over 30 years. As the Lead Pastor of the Traverse City Campus at Kensington, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the Traverse City campus, serving as the designated leader and teacher. Your primary responsibilities include teaching and preaching, vision casting for the campus, developing and empowering volunteer leadership teams, providing pastoral care to the congregation, and building continued ministry momentum that contributes to growth and maturity in Jesus. CHARACTER: Demonstrate the qualities of a follower of Jesus Christ, with a passion to love God, live in community with those in the body of Christ and extend the love of God to those seeking Him. Show a strong commitment to living out Kensington's values of In Christ, Under Scripture, As a Family, For the One, From Brokenness, With Openhandedness, and Through Others. This called point leader will have: • An ability to deeply connect with others • A hunger to see the church multiply in the region • A gift of preaching and teaching with power, clarity and spiritual authority • A combination of humility, vulnerability and strong will • An absence of ego, with collaboration being a “go-to” default • A high level of emotional intelligence • A desire for teamwork and goodwill • A propensity towards fun and joy • A burn to cast vision • A background in large church contexts, preferably multi-site movements • A history serving in a teaching team model • A drive to create and sustain momentum and campus health • An overwhelming desire to see people connected in community • An ease and confidence in building bridges between generations RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Vision Casting: As the point-leader at your campus, you will be responsible for casting a compelling vision that aligns with the overall mission of Kensington. Your role involves translating this vision into dynamic and inspiring teachings during weekend and midweek services. 2. Leadership: Lead the campus leadership team collaboratively, contributing to the preservation of the core values and ethos of Kensington. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that the heart of Kensington remains intact at the specific location you oversee. 3. Message Series and Titles: Actively participate in the process of determining message series and titles for services. Collaborate with the broader team to create content that resonates with the congregation and addresses relevant spiritual needs. 4. Training and Development: Champion the value of inspired teaching by training and developing others who possess the spiritual gift of teaching. Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement and growth within the teaching team at your campus. 5. Momentum Building: Generate and maintain momentum at your campus, fostering an environment that encourages spiritual growth, community engagement, and active participation among the congregation. 6. Big "L" Leadership: Be the prominent leader (big "L") for your campus, serving as a role model and source of inspiration for both the leadership team and the wider community. Exhibit strong leadership qualities that align with Kensington's mission and values. 7. Donor Development: Engage with the Donor Development Director and team to thank and communicate to Traverse City Campus donors. Attend donor events. Work alongside Donor Development Director to have a strategic plan to increase giving at your campus. Direct Reports: Campus Ministry Director Campus Worship Arts Director Campus Student Ministries Director     Position Information: Position Title: Traverse City Lead Pastor Time: Full Time Category: Teaching Pastor Salary: Denomination: Non-Denominational Worship Style: Contemporary Church Size: over 5000   Contact Information: Organization Name: Kensington Church Address1: 1825 East Square Lake Dr. Address2: City: Troy State or Province: MI ZIP Code: 48025 Country: USA Map this Organization: Map Contact Email: Contact this Organization   Pastorless Churches				Post a Job