Lead Pastor - Clinton Alliance Church
About The Position
Clinton Alliance Church is seeking a full-time lead pastor to lead the congregation in following Jesus and fulfilling its mission to reveal God to the world by leading people to know and follow Jesus. The church’s vision is to grow a community of Christ-followers who live to glorify God and love others. The pastor will serve a multigenerational congregation in Clinton, New York, and work with the elder board to discern and implement the church’s vision. The congregation has an average Sunday attendance of 110 adults and 25 children, with active Sunday School, children’s and youth ministries, and small groups. The church is elder-led, with business matters overseen by an Executive Board. The position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. Candidates should submit an application including a testimony, resume, and other relevant background information. If the district office identifies a potential match after reviewing the application, the hiring manager will contact the candidate about next steps. Applicants are asked not to contact the church directly.
Requirements
- Be a committed follower of Christ with a personal and growing relationship with Jesus.
- Be gracious, humble, emotionally mature, and self-aware.
- Have a passion for reaching people in the community with the Gospel.
- Be able to minister broadly across generations and to people ranging from seekers to mature believers.
- Have an engaged and collaborative leadership style marked by a servant’s heart.
- Have at least five years of pastoral experience.
- Be accredited or able to be accredited by the Christian and Missionary Alliance; the position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in a pertinent field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strong biblical preaching and teaching.
- Instruct the congregation in the whole of the Bible, emphasizing essential doctrines and addressing secondary issues in a balanced and gracious manner.
- Nurture a culture of prayer and dependence upon God.
- Work with the elder board to discern and implement God’s vision for the congregation.
- Lead and equip the congregation to be disciples and make disciples.
- Lead and equip the congregation in outreach and evangelism.
- Build bridges and partnerships with local communities and other churches.
- Foster unity within the body of Christ and approach disagreement in a spirit of peacemaking guided by biblical principles.
Benefits
- Well-kept parsonage on the church campus, including maintenance, heat, and electric.
- Family health benefits.
- Expense account including compensation for mileage and study materials.
- Half of Social Security contributions (SSA).
- Annual contribution to an IRA.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
