The Sunnyside family is a community of individuals who love God and love one another. We are a mixture of blue- and white-collar workers, from farmers and laborers to businessmen/women and medical professionals. The congregation is multi-generational, from toddlers to great-grand parents. We recently completed a $400,000 multi-year renovation of the church. During this time of waiting our Elders have led the congregation in active prayer and preparation as we seek Gods man for this next season.

Our purpose is to exalt Jesus Christ by making disciples who: Love Jesus, grow with others, serve the world, and make other disciples. Grow, Share, and Multiply

Vision
Our plan is to relentlessly pursue the unchurched within our reach both near and far.

Location
Sunnyside Alliance church is located on the waters of Maryland’s beautiful Eastern Shore, nestled in farm country between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. While there are plenty of popular chain store and restaurants, you will find an even greater number of local, unique shops, attractions and places to eat. When you’re not out on a boat, in the field, or eating a delicious meal, there is plenty to do locally such as downtown shopping, the movie theatre, hunting of all varieties, sightseeing of local, historic sites such as the lighthouse and even a newly erected Harriet Tubman Museum. While we are in a quiet rural setting, you can easily reach the beach at Ocean City, Maryland or the endless cultural activities of Washington, DC in just over an hour.

Spiritual Needs
Secretary has three active churches within the town, one being of catholic denomination, one being Methodist and lastly Sunnyside Christian and Missionary Alliance. As a part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Sunnyside is strongly missions focused both internationally as well as in our local community. In our church locality we have a few untapped and growing communities including young families, home educators, and the Latino population. We host Boy Scouts, Alcoholics Anonymous, and our own food pantry and clothing closet. We have active Nursery and Children’s Church ministries to serve our young families. For the majority of the past 20 years there has been a thriving youth group, with a full time Youth Pastor, serving the young adults from Dorchester County from grade 6 to 12 through weekly meetings, community events, retreats, and missions' trips. Our prayer is that our new Senior Pastor will help us recruit a second full time staff member soon after his arrival.


Qualities of a Pastor
A servant leader who also embodies the following...
• Outgoing, biblically sound and strongly gifted in preaching/teaching.
• Able to discern and help develop God’s vision for Sunnyside while encouraging its members to develop and deploy their gifts in the service of Gods plan.
• Family oriented, enjoys visitation, and encourages the fellowship of the saints.
• The successful candidate will need to submit to the doctrine and authority of the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination.

Salary Package
Sunnyside desires to care for its staff in the best way possible. Salary will be determined using several factors such as level of education and experience as well as our church size and Dorchester County’s cost of living. A percentage of the pastor’s salary can be designated as a housing allowance.

Health Insurance is provided through Alliance Benefits. A portion of the monthly premium is contributed by our staff.
Monthly Premium Includes:
• Medical
• HSA Contribution
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability.

A predetermined number of vacation days will be agreed upon at start of employment. Scheduling of vacation days is subject to approval by Sunnyside’s board of elders.

Participation in the C&MA 403(b) retirement plan. Sunnyside offers a match of employee’s contribution up to 3% of base salary.

Reimbursement of qualified expenses, mileage reimbursement based on current IRS recommendation, and approved continuing education.

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.