Location: New Life Christian Fellowship. Alpena, MI
Position Type: Full-Time Lead Pastor (Open)

New Life Christian Fellowship (NLCF), a vibrant and growing evangelical church in Alpena, MI, is seeking a passionate, Spirit-led Lead Pastor to guide our congregation in fulfilling our mission to love God, share His word, and make disciples. Firmly rooted in biblical truth and committed to sharing the Gospel, our church is looking for a dynamic leader to carry on and further the works that the church family is currently doing for the kingdom and glory of God.

Key Responsibilities:

-Preaching and Teaching: Deliver biblically sound, engaging, and relevant sermons that inspire spiritual growth and application of God's Word. Oversee teaching ministries to ensure alignment with evangelical, Spirit-filled doctrine.
- Visionary Leadership: Collaborate with the elders, church board and leadership team to cast a God-honoring vision for the church's future, fostering growth in faith, outreach, and community impact.
- Pastoral Care: Provide compassionate pastoral care, including counseling, visitation, and support for members during life's joys and challenges.
- Discipleship and Ministry Development: Equip and empower members to grow in their faith, develop their gifts, and oversee various ministries, including youth, worship/music ministry, missions, etc.
- Community Engagement: Lead the church in outreach initiatives, building relationships within the local community and partnering with ministries to share the love of Christ.
- Administration: Oversee/assist with church operations, including staff leadership, working with the finance committee on budget planning, and coordination with elders or deacons to ensure alignment with the church's mission.

Benefits package:
-Competitive salary based on experience
-Comprehensive package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid vacation.
-Support for professional development and continuing education.
- Housing and mileage allowance.
-Phone for ministry use.

About Our Community:
Alpena is a historic port city located on Lake Huron in the northeastern lower Peninsula of Michigan. We are the hub city of a 4-county region with a tremendous opportunity for outreach into the surrounding communities.
Alpena is often described as having "small-town charm and big-city comforts". From a vast array of restaurants and dining experiences to the natural beauty of our beaches and State forest lands, to miles of groomed trails for hiking and biking, to fishing and water sports, to dark sky gazing, to the 7 area lighthouses and the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary with its nearly 200 shipwrecks, to vast array of winter sports, Alpena is known as a four-season paradise.

Contact:
Eric Hansen
erichansen1371@gmail.com
989-255-6140

Founded in 1992, NLCF is a friendly, Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, multi-generational faith community of 150 believers, dedicated to worship, discipleship, and service. We are on mission to help others get to know God better and to growing spiritually.

Our Core Beliefs:
In one true God.
In Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
In the power and Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
In the Bible, God's Holy Word.
In divine healing.
In Baptism in water and Holy Communion.
In the return of Christ.

Website: www.newlifealpena.org
Check out our website to learn more about NLCF!