Description
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.
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Undergraduate ministerial degree.
Seminary degree preferred.
Experience: Proven experience in leadership and teaching.
Demonstrated ability to cast vision and communicate effectively through teaching and preaching.
Strong organizational and team leadership skills.
Commitment to preserving the core values and mission of Kensington.
Passion for training and developing others in the spiritual gift of teaching.
A deep understanding of and alignment with the overall mission and beliefs of Kensington.
Requirements: Membership (current or within first year of employment) at Kensington Community Church.
Affirmation of the mission, values, and beliefs of Kensington.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Momentum Building: Generate and maintain momentum at your campus, fostering an environment that encourages spiritual growth, community engagement, and active participation among the congregation.
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.
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.
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.
Full-Time
Campus: Traverse City
To apply for this position, please send a Cover Letter and Resume to HR@KensingtonChurch.
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Direct Reports:
Campus Ministry Director
Campus Worship Arts Director
Campus Student Ministries Director
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