Education

• Bible or Theology degree at undergrad level or higher preferred
• Credentialed by The Christian & Missionary Alliance or working towards it

Previous Pastoral Experience

• 5-10 years of ministry experience desired with one tenure of at least 5 years in length as senior pastor preferred
• Experience and/or willingness to work with students

Strengths & Interests

• Demonstrated lifestyle of prayer and reliance on the Lord
• Bible-based, relatable, diverse preaching style with a leaning towards teaching and expository preaching
• Frequently incorporates Gospel Message into Sunday sermons
• Team-oriented
• Visionary - Ability to build towards the future
• Teamwork focused
• Ability to delegate and manage various personality types
• Ability to train and empower others
• Evangelism
• A heart for the lost
• Able to communicate with unchurched people
• Ability to preach to an audience with less Biblical literacy
• Connects with others
• Willing to provide care to those in hospital or nursing home settings
• Direct yet kind in difficult conversations (not passive aggressive)
• Relates well to others in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings
• Ability to disciple and mentor church members and encourage spiritual growth
• Able to work through conflict in a Biblical and God-honoring manner
• Authentic and caring - Has an interest in others and their wellbeing
• Willingness to fellowship with the congregation and reach out to the broader community
• Willingness to engage with and learn about the local community and culture
• Missions - Interest in and willingness to support missions
• Administrative and organizational leadership - Brings order to the life of the church by establishing healthy systems and coordinating people and resources

Personality Style

• Genuine - knows their own strengths and weaknesses
• Accountable - willing to be submissive to the elders
• Loves God Deeply
• Problem Solving - Ability to find wise solutions
• Growth mind-set - takes on hard situations and grows from them

Family

• A single pastor or one with a family is welcomed. If the pastor has a family, ideally the family would also plug in to the life of the church

Non-negotiables

• A man of prayer
• Bible-based preaching
• Relatable and down-to-earth
• Honest, transparent, and man of integrity

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.