Pastor at Somerset Alliance Church

U.S. Church Ministries•Somerset, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Somerset Alliance Church is seeking a pastor to prayerfully discern God’s direction, faithfully teach Scripture, and lead with humility, authenticity, and love. The pastor will build on the church’s existing strengths rather than trying to remake it after a previous ministry, while encouraging healing, unity, and trust among leaders, staff, and the congregation. The role includes equipping and developing lay leaders, promoting meaningful discipleship across generations, and leading compassionate community outreach. The church hopes for a unifying, Spirit-led shepherd who will help it grow in Christlikeness, deeper community, and effective ministry in Somerset and beyond. High-priority expectations are vision casting and stewardship of the church’s vision, preaching and teaching, and administration. People development, prophetic vision, and community engagement are moderately high priorities. Entrepreneurial leadership, mission mobilization, and counseling and care are moderately low priorities. Somerset Alliance Church is in Somerset, Pennsylvania, in the Laurel Highlands. Its worship is contemporary, incorporates updated hymns and choruses, and is intended to be Jesus-centered and Spirit-led. The church identifies priorities including strengthening small-group community, developing lay leaders, and improving partnership between the governing board and staff. Other needs include addressing siloed ministries, facilitating healing from past wounds, strengthening community outreach, supporting discipleship for both new and mature believers, and addressing volunteer and staff needs. The pastor should understand and embrace the area’s culture, and the pastor’s family is expected to reside in the church parsonage. Candidates must be ordained or qualified for ministry accreditation with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. The position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. Applicants should submit an application including testimony, résumé, and relevant background information to the Western Pennsylvania District. Church financial statements, compensation, and other information will be provided during the interview process. Candidates are asked not to contact the church directly.

Requirements

Must be ordained or qualified for ministry accreditation with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Must obtain licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Should understand and embrace the culture of the Somerset area.
The pastor’s family is expected to reside in the church parsonage.
The church seeks a man of godly character, grounded in Scripture and doctrinally sound.
Should be a humble, prayerful shepherd who is sensitive to God’s leading and emotionally intelligent in connecting with people.
Should be relationally mature and diplomatic, able to foster trust and navigate conflict wisely.
Should be a clear and compelling vision caster and a unifying leader.

Nice To Haves

Experience or demonstrated ability in developing people and lay leaders.
Prophetic vision and community engagement.
Entrepreneurial leadership, mission mobilization, and counseling or care abilities.
Ability to connect across older and younger generations and address issues at their roots.
Active involvement in the community as a visible and respected leader.

Responsibilities

Prayerfully discern and communicate the direction of the church.
Preach and teach Scripture faithfully.
Lead with humility, authenticity, and love, fostering healing, unity, and trust among leaders, staff, and the congregation.
Recognize and cultivate the strengths already present in the church rather than attempting to remake it after a previous ministry.
Equip and develop lay leaders.
Encourage meaningful discipleship across generations, supporting both new believers and mature Christians.
Lead compassionate community outreach and encourage effective ministry in Somerset and beyond.
Build healthy relationships among church generations and bridge relational gaps.
Strengthen partnership between the elder/governing board and staff.
Address conflict and past wounds constructively, encouraging repentance, forgiveness, and relational healing.
Serve as an active, visible, and respected leader in the local community.