THIRD COAST COMMUNITY CHURCH

LEAD PASTOR (MULTISITE)

ABOUT THE CHURCH

Third Coast Community Church is a Jesus-centered church in Saugatuck and part of the Fearless Family of Churches, committed to following Jesus and fearlessly making Him known in the community and beyond. The church offers engaging weekend services, small groups, and ministries for all ages that emphasize authentic connection, spiritual growth, and practical faith. With a welcoming, relational culture, Third Coast invites people from all walks of life to grow as disciples and live out the Gospel together.

As A Staff We Value: Christ In You, Then Through You | Stronger Together | Live The Vision | Pray Like It Depends On God | Work Like It Depends On Us | Pursue Innovation and Embrace Change

Lead Pastor (Multisite)

Position

Third Coast Community Church

Church

Saugatuck, MI

Location

155 in-person (3000 total attendance of Fearless Family of Churches)

Attendance

Website

Senior Pastor, collaborating with the Executive Pastor

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ABOUT THE LOCATION

Saugatuck, Michigan, is a picturesque lakeshore town in Western Michigan known for its beautiful beaches, scenic dunes, and vibrant arts community. It brings a welcoming small-town feel, with charming downtown shops and restaurants, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. It offers both relaxation and inspiration. The area is also served by well-regarded local schools that provide strong academics and a supportive community environment for families. Its blend of natural beauty, creative energy, and quality of life makes it a truly special place to live.

S A U G A T U C K , M I

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lead Pastor will have a deeply personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, responding to the leading of the Holy Spirit and praying for the church and ministry. The Lead Pastor works under the leadership of the Senior and Executive pastors and in collaboration with our executive leaders to build and guide our Fearless Family of churches toward our mission and vision. Specifically for Third Coast, the Lead Pastor serves by providing spiritual direction, compelling vision-casting, effective leadership, powerful biblical teaching, and pastoral shepherding. The Lead Pastor should have a love for our community and a passion for evangelism. We believe that the job of any pastor, male or female, is to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11).

    • Sets clear direction, casts vision, and inspires the church to follow (through speaking and writing).

    • Oversees and nurtures the Third Coast staff either directly or indirectly.

    • Recruits and develops other leaders (Servant Leader).

    • Builds highly functioning teams (including staff, advisory team, and operations team).

    • Participates in network teams and activities for the Fearless Family, including budgeting and fundraising practices.

    • Leads the church toward generosity and stewardship to meet financial goals.

    • Is the primary weekend teacher for Third Coast.

    • Accurately interprets the Bible using sound hermeneutical principles, deep study, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    • Teaches for transformation by providing engaging, relevant, and helpful information and inspiring application.

    • Is personable and relatable as a teacher.

    • Casts vision for the church through teaching.

    • Participates and contributes to the Fearless Family teaching team.

    • Teaches in other settings, including occasional weekends at other churches.

    • Participates in weekend gathering meetings to plan services.

    • Demonstrates love and concern for the people of Third Coast and the Fearless Family.

    • Shepherds the Third Coast Staff and Advisory Team.

    • Creates a culture of care and compassion through influence, programs, and personal engagement.

    • Discerns when to be directly engaged in shepherding and when to delegate.

    • Prays for the needs of people in the church.

    • Collaborates with Shepherding Elders.

    • Steps into emergency crises until appropriate leaders provide support.

    • Creates an evangelistic culture through teaching, programming, and personal evangelism.

    • Has a heart for the communities served through personal connection and involvement.

    • Leads the church to pursue justice and mercy locally, regionally, and globally.

    • Leads Third Coast to pursue the New and More goals of the Fearless Family.

    • Collaborates with other Lead Pastors and Support Service members.

    • Implements and refines the Gather, Group, and Go strategy.

    • Participates in church planting meetings and activities.

    • Models and moves people to become fully devoted Fearless Followers of Jesus — Respond, Relate, Reach, Restore, Replicate.

FIVE C’S OF A GREAT FIT

  • Demonstrates a deeply personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, marked by prayer, humility, and Spirit-led dependence.

  • Exhibits integrity, emotional maturity, and relational health in both public leadership and private life.

  • Lives generously and leads from a posture of servant leadership rather than personal platform-building, modeling compassion and genuine love for people, shepherding with both courage and care.

CHARACTER

  • Senses a clear calling to lead and shepherd within a collaborative, multi-church network environment. Compelled to equip the saints for ministry (Ephesians 4:11), not merely perform ministry personally.

  • Possesses a strong evangelistic heart for the local community and a passion to see people become fully devoted followers of Jesus.

  • Embraces the mission of making “Fearless Followers” and advancing the Gather, Group, Go vision.

CALLING

  • Master of Divinity strongly preferred or equivalent.

  • At least seven years of ministry experience and four years of teaching experience.

  • Proven five-year collaborative work style on a church staff.

CREDENTIALS

  • Compelling biblical communicator who accurately interprets Scripture and teaches for life transformation.

  • Vision-caster who sets direction clearly and inspires alignment through speaking, writing, and relational leadership.

  • Skilled team builder who develops staff, advisory teams, and volunteer leaders into high- functioning ministry teams.

  • Strategic thinker capable of aligning local church ministry with broader network goals, financial stewardship, and outreach initiatives.

COMPETENCIES

  • The Fearless Family of Churches is a highly collaborative environment. It is best suited for leaders who like to work in teams.

  • Embodies innovation, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership in a changing ministry landscape.

  • Builds a culture of generosity, evangelism, justice, and mercy that reflects Kingdom-minded disciple-making.

CULTURE

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