Senior Pastor at Castlewood Alliance Church

U.S. Church Ministries•New Castle, PA

About The Position

Castlewood Alliance Church is seeking a pastor called by God who is Spirit-filled and Spirit-guided, and who meets the church’s character, education, and Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) licensing and ordination expectations. The pastor provides oversight of the church in conjunction with the elders, governing board, and ministry leaders; leads the congregation’s spiritual development; fosters commitment to Jesus Christ and the Word of God; and guides efforts to grow membership and support the church’s religious, social, and administrative activities. The pastor preaches and teaches at regular worship services and special services, supports youth ministry, promotes membership awareness, and oversees Sunday School in conjunction with the Christian Education Director. The role includes pastoral care, visitation, counseling, community and church representation, leadership of the Governing Board, and supervision of administrative functions as assigned. The pastor also pursues personal development, works transparently with elders and church leaders, and engages with the congregation’s vision for discipleship, youth ministry, prayer, community outreach, and church growth.

Requirements

Have a genuine conviction of being called by God and be Spirit-filled and Spirit-guided.
Be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, sincere, studious, and sympathetic.
Possess adequate education acceptable by Alliance standards.
Be licensed and ordained, or studying for ordination, with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).
Meet the C&MA licensing requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

Preach at regular worship services and conduct special services, including funerals, weddings, baptisms, Easter, and Christmas services as needed.
Maintain a vital relationship with youth and work in conjunction with youth ministry leaders.
Promote or conduct membership awareness classes.
Provide general oversight of the Sunday School program alongside the Christian Education Director, including leadership training and directing evangelism; serve as a resource to Sunday School as needed.
Serve as a resource for standing and special church committees, lead committee meetings as appropriate, and participate as an ex-officio member.
Provide pastoral care with the elders through regular visitation and visits for special needs, including communion for shut-ins.
Plan and carry out regular scheduled visitation to provide coverage for attending and non-attending members.
Be available to counsel people who need help.
Plan visits with prospective members and visit families to introduce them to the church.
Conduct premarital counseling for people wishing to be married.
Oversee the Nominating Committee for church officers and Sunday School.
Participate as appropriate in church-related activities, community and professional activities, and committees and camps requested by the Alliance.
Supervise and direct administrative functions as delegated, including building and property use and maintenance, and administrative work assigned to the church secretary, such as the bulletin, correspondence, files, and inventories.
Serve as chairman of the Governing Board.
Participate in General Council and Annual Prayer Conference.
Set self-development goals in response to the Holy Spirit’s leading and pursue study, seminars, and other activities to meet those goals.
Use allotted vacation time.
Be transparent with elders and church leaders, and use qualified elders to assist with administrative and ministry duties as needed.
Lead the church in pursuing its stated vision, including spiritual growth, discipleship, youth engagement, prayer, and community outreach.