Senior Pastor - Deeper in Christ Alliance Church

U.S. Church Ministries•Saint Michael, MN

About The Position

The Senior Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader, teacher, and visionary of Deeper Life in Christ Church. The pastor preaches and teaches God’s Word, shepherds the congregation, equips believers for ministry, leads staff and ministry leaders, and guides the church’s mission, vision, and values in alignment with the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA). The role calls for a shepherd’s heart, strong communication skills, and Spirit-led leadership grounded in biblical truth and the Great Commission, locally and globally. The church’s vision is summarized by the C&MA theme, “All of Jesus for All the World.” Its core commitments are biblical preaching and teaching, continued emphasis on discipleship, and worship focused on God. The Senior Pastor is expected to lead with a multi-generational focus and foster unified discipleship, worship, and mission across age groups. This is an approximately 20-hour-per-week, exempt pastoral position, with potential to grow into full time. Compensation is aligned with education and experience. The position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance; candidates must be credentialed and licensed or willing to pursue licensing.

Requirements

Credentialed and licensed by the Christian & Missionary Alliance, or willing to pursue licensing; the posting states that the position requires licensing with the C&MA.
At least five years of pastoral leadership or related experience.
Demonstrated experience in preaching, team leadership, and pastoral care.
Demonstrated ability to lead and cultivate multi-generational ministry, engaging diverse age groups in unified discipleship and mission.
A mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Meets biblical qualifications for an elder (1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9).
Genuine love for God’s people; approachable and available.
A person of prayer, Spirit-led, and committed to discipleship.
Models healthy rhythms of work, rest, and family life.
Emotionally healthy and relationally mature.
Servant-leader with humility and integrity.
In-depth knowledge of the Bible and C&MA doctrine.
Strong biblical communication skills, with clarity and relevance.
Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a caring, professional, and tactful manner.
Visionary yet collaborative; able to lead through change with grace and wisdom.
Demonstrated commitment to the spiritual growth and health of a local church.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to operate within and uphold church bylaws and denominational guidelines.
Ability to pass background checks.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ministry or theology preferred.
If married, the Senior Pastor’s wife is willing to participate in church life in a volunteer capacity.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver weekly biblically based preaching and teaching that is doctrinally sound and truth-telling.
Provide oversight for all ministries to ensure theological alignment with C&MA doctrine.
Equip the church through classes, Bible studies, and discipleship pathways.
Seek the Lord’s direction for the church and clearly articulate a Spirit-led vision.
Collaborate with the Elders to establish ministry priorities and long-term direction.
Encourage a shift toward immediate kingdom work and help the church move from talking to doing.
Ensure ministry aligns with C&MA mission and values.
Lead with a multi-generational focus, fostering ministry that engages children, youth, adults, and seniors together in discipleship, worship, and mission.
Provide pastoral care through prayer, visitation, counseling, and crisis support.
Lead or oversee weddings, funerals, dedications, baptisms, and other pastoral functions.
Equip and mobilize leaders and volunteers to participate in pastoral care.
Serve in ways that demonstrate relational warmth, empathy, approachability, unity, and discipleship.
Oversee ministry team leadership by providing clarity, encouragement, accountability, and support.
Develop leaders through coaching, mentoring, and team development; foster a healthy, unified, collaborative ministry culture.
Serve as a leadership developer, with ministry leaders reporting to the Senior Pastor.
Chair the Elder Board and set spiritual and strategic vision.
Partner with the Elder Board on governance, financial oversight, and effective ministry operations.
Oversee ministry planning, goal setting, and implementation.
Demonstrate progress toward or completion of C&MA licensing requirements, if needed.
Ensure compliance with church bylaws, policies, and procedures while modeling integrity and accountability in governance.
Promote engagement in local outreach, evangelism, and compassion ministries.
Help the church engage regularly in one or two focused community outreach ministries.
Champion the Great Commission Fund and C&MA global mission efforts.
Support and encourage cross-cultural ministry and sending workers.
Foster partnerships with other Alliance churches in the area and other local churches.