Campus Lead Pastor

Non-Denominational, Weekly Attendance: 2,000

When three guys who had been in the church most of their lives experienced an overwhelming pull to start something new in the Metro Detroit area, they assembled 40 families to live out a new kind of movement in Metro Detroit. Derided by some, misunderstood by many, this small band of Jesus followers poured out all of their resources to build a radically invitational church experience.

The goal was to reach and connect with folks that many churches might have considered unreachable.

For 34 years, Kensington has continued to live out its mission through church planting, campus-ing, and establishing global partnerships. With Jesus as Lord and the teaching of God’s Word, Kensington has remained passionate about helping people discover (or re-discover) the wonder and awe of an adventure with Jesus.

The Kensington Church Orion campus officially opened its doors in December 2012, marking a significant milestone as the fifth campus location in the church’s expanding network. From its inception, the Orion campus has been an integral part of the community by creating an accepting environment where people felt they belonged. Embracing a “come as you are” philosophy, the Orion campus continues to reach individuals who may have given up on traditional church or felt that God was irrelevant in their lives.

This establishment was part of Kensington Church’s broader growth strategy, which has since led to the church having seven campuses and reaching nearly 8,000 people weekly.

The Lead Pastor of the Orion Campus serves as the designated leader/teacher at a specific campus. Casts big-picture vision through teaching and preaching at weekend and midweek services. They serve as the designated point-leader/teacher at a specific campus, responsible for creating momentum and sustaining vision at that location; helps lead the campus leadership team to ensure that the Kensington brand remains intact, including participation in the process that determines message series and titles for services.

They champion the value of inspired teaching by training and developing others with the spiritual gift of teaching, and are seen and recognized as the big “L” leader for their campus.

• Teaching and Leadership:
  Regularly speak at weekend services. Teach as needed at Midweek, ministry events, training opportunities, and membership classes. Lead the campus team in vision casting, community vibe, and spiritual development—keeping the mission of Kensington first and foremost. Create forward motion and energy needed to drive growth at their campus.
• Teaching Team Development:
  Identify those with leadership and teaching gifts, assess their development, provide critique and feedback, and lead and develop other Kensington staff and attendees who have a teaching gift, connecting them with opportunities to grow. Research opportunities for teacher training, such as conferences and workshops.
• Church Leadership:
  Provide big leadership to the campus team and congregation. Assist and lead the campus director with staff and church management. Intentionally identify and develop emerging leaders.
• Congregational Care:
  Be available to meet with congregation members as needed. Perform weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral functions. Teach and model the priesthood of the believer and encourage people to seek counsel from their small group and close friends.
• Donor Development:
  Engage with the Donor Development Director and team to thank and communicate with Orion Campus donors. Attend donor events.
• Chief fundraiser for Campus:
  Work with the Donor Development Director to implement a strategic plan to increase giving at the campus.

• Undergraduate ministerial degree. Seminary degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, preach, teach, and cast vision in a large church setting. Ability to critique and develop other teachers.
• Requirements:
  Membership at Kensington Community Church. Affirmation of the mission, values, and beliefs of Kensington.

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