St. Michael Lutheran Church in Canton, Michigan, is seeking a passionate, Spirit-led Lead Pastor to help guide our congregation into its next season of ministry. Located in a vibrant and diverse community between Detroit and Ann Arbor, St. Michael is a church rooted in Scripture, centered on Jesus, and committed to connecting people with the living God. We are looking for an experienced, relational, and visionary leader who is an engaging preacher, compassionate shepherd, and gifted equipper of others. Our next Lead Pastor will have a heart for prayer, a passion for reaching people beyond the walls of the church, and a commitment to strengthening ministries for children, youth, and families. We believe God has exciting things ahead for St. Michael, and we are seeking a leader who will help us discern His direction, embrace new opportunities, and make a lasting impact in our congregation and community. Could God be calling you to be part of what comes next at St. Michael? To learn more or apply, submit a cover letter and résumé in PDF format to call@smlucanton.org. LCMC certification is required, although candidates who meet certification standards may be considered.
Job Posting
Lead Pastor
St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton, MI
St. Michael Lutheran Church located in Canton, MI, is seeking an experienced pastor to lead our
church into the future. We are in a diverse suburban community located between Detroit and Ann
Arbor. We are a church passionate about the Holy Scripture and connecting people to the living
God.
Required Qualifications
• Spirit-led dynamic leader
• Committed to prayer and scripture
• Devoted to outreach and mission
• Person of integrity
• Engaging preacher and teacher
• A passion for children, youth and family ministries
• Experience in leading and managing church staff
• Certified LCMC Pastor*
Desired Characteristics
• Robust relationship with Jesus
• Compassionate
• Relational
• Energetic
• Visionary
• Equipper
• Gifted communicator
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format only via email to:
Do not submit any additional materials at this time!
*May consider candidates that are not certified but currently meet the standards for certification.