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| Department: | Lead Pastor |
| Office: | Western PA |
The Western PA District is seeking a Lead Pastor for Faith Fellowship Alliance Church. The position description is provided below.
General Information:
Name of Church: Faith Fellowship Alliance Church
Location: 5 miles NE of Butler, Pennsylvania and 35 miles N of Pittsburgh
Statistical Data (as of 2024):
Worship Attendance: 175
Formal Membership: 123
Inclusive Membership: 278
Professions of Faith: 16
Baptisms: 0
Giving to Local Church: 365,270
GIving to Alliance Missions: 49,032
Total Church Income: 414,302.
Ministries
1. Service days and times:
Sunday School 9:00am
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Wednesday Youth 7:00pm
Wednesday Time for Truth (children’s ministry) 7:00pm
Wednesday Adult prayer meeting/bible study 7:00pm
2. Other key ministries and programs.
Alliance Men
Alliance Women
3. Present worship form and style:
Typical evangelical order of service with the addition of a healing prayer segment A mix of contemporary and traditional music
Leaders
1. List name(s) and position(s) of any pastoral staff.
Andrew Wills , Associate Pastor
2. List names and positions/roles of lay leaders.
Elders: David Moore, David Weiland, Gary Evitt, Jim Coltz (Lead Elder), Kevin Peth, Kevin Snyder, Paul Thompson, Pete Meier, Pete Nobles, Tom Bowser
Leadership Analysis
1. Key goals for the next 3 years in order of priority.
a. Attract and retain youth
b. Add new families to the membership
c. Establish community outreach efforts
d. Improve worship experience through technology
e. Improve communication with congregation
2. Key accomplishments of the last 3 years in order of importance.
a. Consistently in the top percentage of income for Alliance missions giving
b. Established Alpha Youth Group in the local public school system
c. Implemented Planning Center online and Church Center online for planning and communication, and continue to improve online and in-house technology services
d. Established a robust and dynamic interdenominational deliverance ministry
e. Provided local schools with lice kits
3. The church’s most significant strengths/resources.
a. We act and feel like a family
b. We preach and teach the Bible
c. We are led by the Holy Spirit
d. We emphasize the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers
e. We have excellent facilities with space available for growth, and have a willingness to try new things
4. The church’s most significant challenges/weaknesses/obstacles.
a. Making technology a help and not a distraction
b. Insufficient community outreach
c. Need more younger families and youth
d. Discipleship and mentoring of a new generation of leaders
e. More effective communication with the congregation
5. The church’s most significant opportunities.
a. Outreach
b. Discipleship and mentoring, leadership development
c. Small groups
d. Youth ministry
Pastoral Role Priorities
High Priority – Required; critical; will not call if not highest priority of candidate.
Moderately High Priority – Desired; important; impacts call.
Moderately Low Priority – Helpful; minor impact on call.
Low Priority – Not so important; very slight or no impact on call.
Pastoral Expectations
The next pastor should be servant leader that has a distinct calling from the Lord to lead a congregation with clear vision of where God is leading. He should work to disciple and mentor people to move into areas of volunteering and leadership in the church. He must be able to dele-gate roles and responsibilities and be able to maintain a healthy ratio of congregation to family needs. One who leads with vision, discernment, and steady dependence on God.
Personal Strengths
Other Significant Characteristics and Considerations
Supplemental Information
1. Properties and facilities
The church, parsonage, and a dedicated youth building are located on one large tract of land with room for expansion and growth.
The church sanctuary seats 300 with a narthex, restrooms and office space on main level, and fellowship hall, kitchen, restrooms and classrooms on lower level
The youth building has restrooms, open floor plan, and attached two stall garage.
The parsonage is a ranch style home, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, 4 bedrooms and laundry on the main level with integral garage and finished basement with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, family room and 2-stall garage on lower level.
A large two stall garage houses the church van and grounds-keeping equipment.
Additionally, there is a playground area, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits and a covered pavilion with water and electricity.
2. Finances
Church financial statements and compensation information will be made available to applicants in the course of the interview process.
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.
