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Lead Pastor - Pinehurst, NC
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Posted 14 days ago
Job description
Title of Position: Lead Pastor (Full-Time) - Updated details 7.21.26
Church Name: Sandhills Alliance Church
Church Location: Pinehurst, NC
Description of Position: The church is seeking a lead pastor who is motivated to growing a church in a rapidly growing community, plus disciple and shepherd the congregation to be outward focused.
Description of Church's Location: The Village of Pinehurst, which is in Moore County, NC, is famous for its Golf course resort. It is also located approximately 21/2 hours from the mountains of NC and the NC shore. Approximately 40% of the community are retirees but it and the surrounding towns have a large presence of military families. There are younger families moving into the community near the church building.
Essential Characteristics, Skills and Strengths Required
- Characterized by values of humility, integrity, and accountability
- A good listener and effective communicator
- Strong preaching and teaching the Word of God skill from the pulpit as well as in small groups and one-to-one conversations
- A visionary leader who cultivates enthusiasm within the congregation, delegating effectively and motivating others to ministry and service
- Proficient in relating to a senior congregation of mature believers as well as those at various stages of spiritual growth
- Called to minister and grow a congregation
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s degree minimum, Masters preferred.
Minimum Credential Level: Must be eligible for C&MA license and willing to begin the Alliance ordination process
Minimum Years of Experience: The ideal candidate has five to ten years of experience in pastoral ministry.
Church Size: Sunday attendance averages around 40
Church Setting: Semi-rural, Suburban
Church History: Sandhills Alliance Church is approximately 42 years old, planted in 1984. The congregation is older, friendly and welcoming. The current pastor is ready for retirement, and he has guided the search committee to begin their process to seek out their next pastor.
To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.
If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.
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.