Senior Pastor Job Description
Abyssinia Worship Center

21853 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, Michigan

Position Overview
Abyssinia Worship Center (formerly Abyssinia Christ Centered Ministries), founded by the late Bishop Iona E. Locke, is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor who will provide dynamic, Spirit-led leadership to continue our mission of worship, discipleship, and community impact. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader and committed to fostering spiritual growth, biblical teaching, and the holistic development of our intergenerational congregation.

Primary Responsibilities
Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically sound, dynamic, and anointed sermons that align with Apostolic doctrine and inspire spiritual growth. [conversion]
Spiritual Leadership: Lead with a commitment to prayer, fasting, and personal devotion, ensuring that all ministry efforts are Spirit-led and rooted in holiness.

Pastoral Care: Provide shepherding to the congregation through counseling, visitations, and mentorship, addressing the needs of youth, young adults, and seniors.

Discipleship & Formation: Oversee and strengthen Christian education, ensuring that new believers are taught foundational doctrine and mature believers continue to grow in their faith.
Administrative & Organizational Leadership: Manage church operations, provide staff oversight, and provide strategic planning for church growth.

Intergenerational Engagement: Foster a church culture that is inclusive of all generations, creating opportunities for youth, young adults, and elders to actively engage in worship and ministry.

Financial Stewardship: Maintain financial integrity by offering support of the finance department’s management of church resources, effective fundraising, and strategic expansion efforts.

Community Outreach & Evangelism: Lead and support local and global mission initiatives, strengthening the church’s presence and impact in its community and beyond.

Leadership Development: Mentor and train ministers, deacons, and church leaders to equip them for effective ministry and future leadership roles.

Qualifications
Ministerial Experience: At least 5-10+ years of pastoral or assistant pastoral experience with a proven track record of church leadership, discipleship, and growth.

Theological Alignment: Strong commitment to Pentecostal theology, including the necessity of repentance, water baptism in Jesus' name, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues (Acts 2:38).

Biblical & Doctrinal Soundness: Deep knowledge of Scripture, with the ability to teach and apply biblical principles in a practical and transformational way.

Leadership & Vision: Spirit-led, prayerful leader with a clear and compelling vision for the future of Abyssinia Worship Center.

Holiness & Integrity: Exemplary Christian lifestyle demonstrating holiness and integrity.

Education: Seminary or formal theological education is preferred but not required.
Technology Proficiency: Experience using digital and social media platforms for ministry outreach, communication, and engagement.

Website

www.abyssiniaworshipcenter.com