General Church Information:

Name of Church: Kittanning Alliance Church

Location: 106 Orchard Dr., Kittanning, PA 16201

Type of Community: Small town of 3900 residents located 43 miles NW of Pittsburgh

Pastoral Expectations:

We desire to call a pastor who is gifted for preaching, teaching, and leadership. He should also be approachable, friendly and caring. We would expect him to be a model of ministry to the church and able to equip members for effective service, especially among those who are needy, hurting and unchurched. Preferably his visionary outlook would encompass not only those who are in the pew but would also include by faith those who do not yet attend our church. We would be grateful also if he would help us forge a more vital connection with the Christian and Missionary Alliance as our parent denomination. We value the C&MA emphases on the deeper life and global mission.

Personal Strengths (spiritual, emotional, social)

1. Spiritual integrity & character (humble, faithful, holy, loving, etc.)

2. Bible-centered

3. Prayerful and Spirit-led

4. Personable and down-to-earth

5. Compassionate and caring

Other Significant Considerations to the Call of Next Pastor

1. Able to cast vision with clarity and conviction.

2. Able to lead change with patience and wisdom.

3. Able to inspire volunteerism and delegate responsibilities.

4. Able to establish priorities and manage time well.

5. Able to help us navigate America’s social divides without falling into political partisanship

Ministries:

1. Service days/times. Sunday Morning Worship at 10:45 am Wednesday Evening Meal and Bible Discussion at 6:00 pm

2. Other key ministries/programs. Prayer initiatives, Food Cupboard (to help alleviate food insecurity), Care Bears for the bereaved, Support of Adult and Teen Challenge, Crisis Response ministries, Back Packs for students, Trunk or Treat, Community Action Christmas Gifts, occasional Flea Markets and Vendor Fairs.

3. Present worship forms/styles. A traditional evangelical Order of Service with traditional music.

Analysis:

1. Key goals for the next few years in order of priority.

a. To call and befriend a new pastor

b. To add more members while current members remain committed and adapt to change

c. To equip members for evangelism, and some men for eldership

d. To return to live worship music with piano and/or other instruments

e. To re-engage with Alliance missions

2. Key accomplishments of the last few years in order of importance.

a. We assimilated several new members and adherents

b. We created a church culture in which prayer is pervasive

c. We extended hospitality and deepened relationships through monthly fellowship dinners

d. We made a variety of facility improvements, most notably a new roof

e. We began to utilize social media and modern technology

3. The church’s most significant strengths/resources.

a. Our church is like a family in many ways, with mutual reliance & support – very loving

b. Our people are prayerful

c. Our people are long-term residents with deep local knowledge and connections

d. Our people are generous

e. Our church location is excellent along Rt. 422 E on the edge of Kittanning

4. The church’s most significant challenges/weaknesses/obstacles.

a. We need a fresh sense of purpose, vision, and direction for our church

b. We need to increase, improve and innovate our outreach efforts

c. We are an older congregation lacking children and youth

d. Currently, music is the weakest element of our worship services

e. We need a Renovations Plan for upgrading the décor of the church and parsonage

5. The church’s most significant opportunities.

a. In principle, we embrace the priority of an outward and missional focus for our church

b. We are all connected to various networks of people for relationship building.

c. We are willing to show God’s kindness & meet the practical needs of people (Rom 2:4)

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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.