Senior Pastor

U.S. Church Ministries • South Easton, MA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Bethel Alliance Church in Bethel, Maine, is seeking a Lead Pastor to shepherd a Christ-centered congregation committed to biblical teaching, authentic community, and sharing the gospel in western Maine. The church is affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and has 41 members, with average Sunday attendance of approximately 75. Founded in 1969 and affiliated with the C&MA since 1979, the church is known for faithful biblical preaching, contemporary worship, care for one another, and prayer. Its ministries include youth and children's programs, Bible studies, Coffeehouse Conversations, a monthly Community Supper serving approximately 100–150 guests, missions engagement, and a worship team that includes teenagers.

The pastor will preach and teach Scripture, provide pastoral care, work alongside church leaders, and equip ministry volunteers. The role includes developing emerging leaders and strengthening evangelism, community partnerships, and youth and children's ministries. The position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance; the candidate must be ordained or able to meet the Alliance's licensing and ordination requirements.

Bethel is a rural New England village in western Maine, surrounded by lakes, rivers, forests, and mountains, with a walkable downtown and year-round recreation. Nearby attractions include Sunday River, Grafton Notch, and the Bethel Community Forest. Portland and Portland International Jetport are approximately 72 miles away, and North Conway, New Hampshire, is 42 miles away.

Applicants should submit an application including their testimony, resume, and other relevant background information to Holly Skalberg at [email protected]. The district office will review applications and contact potential matches about next steps. Applicants are asked not to contact the church directly.

Requirements

• Be a spiritually mature follower of Jesus marked by integrity, humility, compassion, wisdom, and a healthy sense of humor.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in biblical preaching, disciple-making, leadership development, and evangelism.
• Enjoy building relationships across generations and be excited to serve in a close-knit rural community.
• Be ordained or able to meet Christian & Missionary Alliance licensing and ordination requirements.
• This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of pastoral ministry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach God's Word faithfully and clearly, connecting it with everyday life.
• Shepherd the congregation through pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer.
• Serve alongside the elders and facilitate the Board of Ministries.
• Supervise the part-time administrative assistant.
• Equip volunteer ministry leaders.
• Develop emerging leaders as longtime servants transition responsibilities to the next generation.
• Strengthen evangelism, community partnerships, and youth and children's ministries, particularly in connection with the nearby middle and high school.
• Model a servant-hearted, empowering leadership style that equips others for ministry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed