First Alliance Church of Toccoa

Lead Pastor Profile

First Alliance Church of Toccoa is seeking a Lead Pastor who will shepherd the congregation well, grow our strengths in global missions and loving relationships within the body, and provide strong yet humble leadership for the church as a whole as we engage our community and world.

The ideal candidate will have a strong pastoral calling and desire to know, love, and nurture his flock. He will be a preacher-teacher who knows and loves the Word of God, continually growing in his knowledge and understanding of God and His Word. A leader who is led by the Spirit, he will be able to unite his staff and the congregation around a godly vision for this church by encouraging and exhorting us to maturity in Christ. We seek a mature man of God with integrity and compassion, a humble servant-leader who is approachable and a good communicator. He will lead the church in connecting to Christ, growing with others, and engaging the world.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS, SKILLS, & STRENGTHS

• Gifted in preaching and teaching the Word of God from the pulpit as well as in small groups and one-to-one conversations
• Passionate leader who cultivates a missional vision for First Alliance Church, delegating effectively and motivating others to service and ministry
• Proficient in relating to a multigenerational congregation of mature believers as well as those at various stages of spiritual growth
• Committed to collaborative leadership, working with elders and other leaders to nurture and disciple the body
• Characterized by values of humility, integrity, and accountability
• Skilled as a thoughtful listener and effective communicator
• Called to minister to and grow a congregation of 250+ people
• Committed to the district, national, and international missions of the C&MA

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in pastoral ministry or a related area
• Ordained (or willing to be) by the C&MA
• Committed to ongoing development and training

*This is an on-site job with office hours and weekend service attendance required.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.