Senior Pastor - Staples Alliance Church, Staples, MN Job at The Christian and Missionary Alliance, Staples, MN

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  • The Christian and Missionary Alliance
  • Staples, MN

Job Description

Lead Pastor Position

Staples Alliance Church is seeking a godly man to serve as our Lead Pastor. We believe God has given each believer, including pastors, different gifts and abilities, personalities, and backgrounds. Many of these characteristics are essential to a ministry calling, while others are less critical, and still others are indifferent. We have prepared this profile as an outline of the desired characteristics for our Lead Pastor, recognizing that no one person will perfectly meet all of them. We are looking for the man God has called, and believe he should roughly, though not perfectly, meet the following desired profile.

Education

Seminary or graduate education in pastoral ministry or a Bible and Theology degree at an undergraduate level is desirable. Other education and life experience may be equally viewed.

Credentialed and licensed by the Christian and Missionary Alliance (or working toward it/willing to work toward it).

Pastoral Experience

Experience is preferred.

A demonstrated commitment to the spiritual growth and health of the local church.

Ministry Strengths

Biblical Teaching/Preaching:

  • Solid, biblically based teaching and preaching
  • Doctrinally sound, including a firm belief in the inerrancy and authority of Scripture

Personal and Spiritual Qualities:

  • Genuine love for Jesus and His people
  • Godly risk-taker
  • Man of prayer with a strong and growing personal relationship with God
  • Integrity and good reputation, setting a godly example
  • Approachable and available

Church Unity and Growth:

  • Ability to manage conflict in a biblical manner
  • Good listener, good sense of humor
  • Fostering a supportive and cohesive church environment

Leadership and Ministry Development:

  • Able to lead as well as to help others develop leadership skills
  • Confident in his faith, self-assured but humble
  • Multi-generational activities

Community Involvement and Teamwork:

  • Involvement in community
  • Missions into the community

Family

If married, Lead Pastor's wife is willing to participate in church life; she is free to use her gifts and abilities as she believes God is leading her, whether within or outside the local church.

Lead Pastor's wife and family must be comfortable living in a small town or out in the countryside.

Talents, Abilities, and Interests

Visionary and innovative.

Have a public presence in Staples and be supportive of multiple education models.

Comfortable with media and media use, technical ability is an asset.

Organized and able to manage administrative details.

Free to use additional giftings in the church and community as they see fit.

Empowers others to lead in their own giftings and ministry areas.

Additional Requirement:

The final candidate, his spouse and any adult-age children living with them will undergo background checks. In addition, the successful candidate and his spouse will complete applicable safe child training prior to serving in any children's ministries at Staples Alliance Church.

Additional Church & Community Information:

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.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Job Tags

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