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Job Title: Lead Pastor (Full-Time)

Church: Shamokin Alliance Church

Church Location: Shamokin, PA

Location Description: Shamokin Alliance Church sits in the heart of Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region, an economically challenged area where the church has a long history of serving and caring for its community. The Shamokin-Coal Township area is centrally located—17 miles from I-80, 16 miles from I-81, and 18 miles from the junction of Routes 11 & 15—with NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Pittsburgh all just hours away. Several major universities, Knoebels Amusement Resort, and the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area are nearby.

Job Description:

The Pastor serves as the primary spiritual shepherd, leader and teacher of the present congregation and future adherents. He along with the Elders and Administrative Board will cast the vision to win people to Christ, build them up to become mature believers and equip them to use their spiritual gifts to serve the Lord wherever they may be.

The New Lead Pastor will oversee the worship, teaching, discipleship, and mission, working closely with the Elders and Administration Board and the C&MA to guide the spiritual direction, health and growth of the congregation. The New Lead Pastor will serve as the primary Preacher/Teacher who will faithfully present gospel-centered, Biblically-grounded sermons applicable to the life of the congregation.

Compensation: Full-time with benefits, Parsonage Available

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (Including or in addition to a minimum of 30 credit hours of Bible, theology, and ministry study)

Minimum Credential Level: Must be willing to begin the consecration and ordination process with The Alliance

Job Responsibilities: The pastor currently oversees the Sunday service, administrative board, worship team ministry, Kids for Christ, small groups (pathway classes and care groups), Wednesday Family Fun Night for community, and youth ministry (including ministry for Christian athletes).

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Administering the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
• Pastoral care providing with the Elders - spiritual counseling, visitation and pastoral care to the congregation
• Conduct weddings and funerals for the congregation.
• Chair the Elder Board and Administrative Board Monthly Meetings.

Qualifications:

• A Believer in Jesus Christ with a strong relationship with the Lord and a personal and applicable understanding of the Gospel.
• Shows evidence of a Call upon His Life to serve in Full Time Ministry.
• Shows evidence and displays a lifestyle of spiritual integrity.
• Be able to embrace the statement of faith of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and supportive of the ministry of the Shamokin C&MA Church.

Church Size: 100+ is the average attendance for a Sunday service

Church Vision: Shamokin Alliance Church’s vision is destination discipleship. It’s investing in people from where they are spiritually, to where God wants them to be, one life at a time!

Church History: The Shamokin Alliance Church began when a group of Christians banded together in cottage prayer meetings in the spring of 1917. On May 30, 1918, the believers organized as a Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Shamokin is searching for a new Lead Pastor to replace their current pastor who is looking to retire. The current pastor has been involved in full-time ministry for over 44 years and is experienced with success in transitioning of ministry. The church hopes to add an Assistant Pastor of Youth and Worship in the future.

About The Alliance: The Christian and Missionary Alliance, otherwise known as the C&MA or The Alliance, is an evangelical denomination full of believers who long to introduce the love of God to all nations. The Alliance was birthed in 1887 when Pastor A. B. Simpson organized a small group of believers devoted to experiencing Jesus in His fullness and making Him known to New York City’s marginalized dock workers. The Alliance has always had a desire to follow God’s call, to bring His hope to the nations, and to carry out our vision of All of Jesus for All the World. By caring for suffering and overlooked people through 2,000 U.S. churches and more than 700 international workers serving in 70 countries, the C&MA longs to see Jesus’ name proclaimed in every tribe and tongue to fulfill the Great Commission. That’s our mission—to go and make disciples of all nations, to bring all of Jesus to all of the world.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.