Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor Other | Orthodox Presbyterian Church Cedar OPC, Jenison Michigan 2025 Baldwin Ave Jenison, MI 49428 https://www.cedarchurch.org/

Full-Time Posted: Mar 26, 2026 Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

Description Senior Pastor - Cedar Church (OPC), West Michigan

Cedar Church is seeking a Senior Pastor to shepherd a healthy, stable, and growing congregation near Grand Rapids, Michigan. The pastor will focus on expository preaching, discipleship, and pastoral care, supported by a highly engaged and collaborative Session that shares leadership responsibility.

Cedar is a warm, intergenerational church committed to Reformed theology, vibrant worship, and active outreach locally and globally. This structure allows the Senior Pastor to lead without carrying every aspect of ministry alone.

Located in Ottawa County-one of the fastest-growing areas in West Michigan-Cedar offers a flourishing, family-rich community near Lake Michigan. The region includes many NAPARC churches, providing strong presbytery collaboration and meaningful pastoral support.

Salary: >=$90K

Requirements Qualifications

• Ordained (or ordainable) in the OPC
• Deep commitment to Scripture and the Westminster Standards
• Demonstrates strength in faithful, clear expository preaching and teaching
• Strong shepherding heart with relational pastoral care skills
• Proven ability to equip, disciple, and develop leaders
• Collaborative leadership style; works well with engaged elders and shared governance
• Demonstrated character marked by humility, integrity, and spiritual maturity
• Heart for both local outreach and global missions
• Able to lead without micromanaging, strengthening existing healthy ministries
• A strong opportunity for an experienced Associate Pastor ready to transition into a Senior Pastor role

How to Apply If you are interested in learning more about the Senior Pastor role or would like to be considered, please send the following to: pastorsearch@cedarchurch.org

• Cover letter
• Your OPC MIF (ministerial information form) & Resume

Primary Contact: Craig Baker Email: craigbaker@cedarchurch.org Phone: 616.437.7282

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