Alma Church of God is a vibrant, healthy, and growing congregation. We are seeking a Senior Pastor who can help us build upon our strengths, discern the next chapter of our mission, help us chart the course, and take the steps we need to pursue the vision.

We are a small but faithful and close-knit church who look forward to being together each week to hear from God’s Word and fellowship together. We have been in this location since 1977 – 49 years! Not only is the building paid off, but we also have an investment account that we look forward to sowing into the future of the church.

We have taken time during the interim to reflect and pray about where God is leading us. We are located across from Orchard View Elementary, and we feel God leading us to develop deeper relationships with the school and the surrounding neighborhood. However, we are looking for a pastor to help us fully develop a new mission and vision for our church.

On Sunday afternoons, a Hispanic church, Nuevo Pacto, meets in our building. That relationship is important to us, and it is a partnership we would like to maintain.

The Edgewood Church of God is a welcoming, supportive, and growing multi-generational congregation located in rural Ithaca, MI. Our members come from surrounding communities such as Ithaca, Ashley, Breckenridge, and Merrill; yet some come from as far away as St. Charles, Marion Springs and Ovid.

The church emerged from a humble beginning in 1882, when the first worship services were held in a local school building or in the home of one of the church families. Fast forward to over 140 years later and you will find a building that is one of the finest rural churches in Gratiot County and is probably the oldest Michigan congregation in terms of uninterrupted services. Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by the serene ambiance of the sanctuary, bathed in the warm glow of our beautiful stained-glass windows that filter soft light onto polished wooden pews.

Whether attending a service, seeking guidance, or simply admiring the beauty of the architecture, Edgewood Church of God offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Those who visit on Sundays frequently comment on how friendly our congregation is and how welcome they feel. We take pride in that!

Governance

Our governance structure consists of a Board of Trustees that oversee the business and financial operations of the church. Teaching, spiritual guidance, and community outreach is overseen by the Pastor and individual committees. Currently, our committees consist of Christian Education, Faith Missions, Music/Worship, Benevolence, Ordinance, Worship Décor, and Grounds Maintenance.

Core Values

• We believe Edgewood Church of God should serve as a sacred place where believers can gather to worship, pray and encourage one another.

• Our desire is that through our worship services, hearts will be stirred, faith be strengthened, healing take place, non-believers will encounter Jesus and be transformed, and believers will be equipped to face the challenges of life with unwavering trust in God.

• We have confidence in God’s ability to do more than we could ever ask or imagine.

• Our mission is to make fully devoted followers of Christ who will then teach others to follow Him.

Our Future

God grant us the wisdom to plan wisely God help us to witness to family and community God grant us the foresight to make decisions; So future generations of not only our families, but all peoples of this Community, may look back on this time and know their Forefathers have left a heritage for them to follow so this Body of God’s people may be a tower of strength And an influence for God in this community To this end…we continue…

to Plan   to Praise
to Love   to Build

Church of God United is a diverse, loving congregation located in Muskegon, Michigan, near the shores of Lake Michigan. Our guests have described us as open, genuine, and friendly to a fault! The source of our joy is plain to see: God continues to be faithful to us “through the fire and the flood.”

Our church was established in 1905 in Muskegon Heights and was ministered to by traveling evangelist Rev. D.S. Warner until 1907. The Woodmere Church of God moved to its current location in the late 1940’s and added the current sanctuary with the help of the Church of God Builders in 1973 (see groundbreaking below). In the late 1980’s, the Community Church of God split off from the Woodmere Church of God due to disagreements. In 1999, after a unanimous vote of both congregations, Community Church of God reunited with Woodmere Church of God to form Church of God United. Our name is testament that Jesus Christ still has power in the modern day to unify all those who remain in Him (John 17:20-23).

In 2014, straight line winds significantly damaged the roof of the building, causing significant water damage. We met in the parsonage for a time, as God answered our prayers and enabled repairs to be made. Shortly after moving our worship services back into the sanctuary, an arsonist broke into the building with the intent to burn it to the ground. God put out the fire, and we met in the Fellowship Hall until the smoke damage could be remediated. During the pandemic, we moved our services online or outside, growing in our faith and relationships as well as our numbers. He has led us through the flood, the fire, and the pestilence. We will rely on Him wherever He leads next.

Ministries and Community Events

Our neighborhood knows us as “the battery church.” We are a loving and caring congregation that serves in several ways throughout the year. Here is a list of ongoing ministries and events from the past year:

• Connections – Fellowship, Bible study, and a meal
• Men’s and Women’s groups
• Seder Service
• Battery March – neighborhood outreach
• The Rescue Mission
• Christmas at the Jail
• Sacred Suds
• CROP Walk
• Community use of our facilities for Vocational Bible School, Grandparents Raising Grandkids group, Concerts, and Plays

Our Core Values

• Trust and Trustworthiness: Trust is putting faith and confidence in the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6). Healthy relationships thrive in a genuine atmosphere of trust in each other. It is our desire to mirror the trustworthiness of the Father.
• Spiritual and Relational Vitality: Jesus summarized the teachings of Scripture in Matthew 22:37-39 with the commandment to love God (spiritual vitality) and to love one another (relational vitality). Loving relationships are the heart of a healthy growing church; bringing others into God’s kingdom.
• A Grace Orientation to Life: The concept and practice of extending grace to others, as God has freely given us, is foundational to our faith. We are saved and sustained by grace and committed to extending His grace to those around us.
• Prayer: Prayer is the privilege of direct communication with God. We believe that God wants His Church to hold prayer as a primary focus so we can express our concern for others, seek His direction, provide an opportunity for positive change, and deepen our relationship with Him.

Overview:
Our mission is to help people find God and grow in their relationship with Jesus. We are a congregation of about 550 with healthy and growing ministries. We believe that our worship ministry is a vital part of carrying out our vision by leading people to experience God through worship in our weekend services.

Job Description:
Our next Worship Pastor will lead our music and tech teams in a modern style of worship. He/she will be responsible for recruiting, auditioning, training, scheduling and shepherding our worship ministry volunteers. This position will report to and work closely with our Senior Pastor to plan worship services.