What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pastor at Moosic Alliance Community Church position at The Christian and Missionary Alliance US Church Ministries?
Title of Position: Lead Pastor (Full-Time)
Church Name: Moosic Alliance Community Church
Church Location: Moosic, PA is one of the smaller communities stretching from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre in northeast Pennsylvania. The church is debt free and has been part of this region since 1973.
Description of Position: The church is seeking a lead pastor who can work with the elders and church leaders to develop people as disciples who make disciples. The pastor will, along with the church leadership, create a clear system and structure for how people can get connected, be discipled, serve, be cared for, multiply, and reach the community.
Minimum Education Level: Associates's Degree (Including or in addition to a minimum of 30 credit hours of Bible, theology, and ministry study)
Minimum Years of Experience: The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience as a staff pastor.
Minimum Credential Level: Must be willing to begin the Alliance ordination process
Compensation: Health Coverage, Parsonage
Church Size: 50-100 Avg. Sunday Attendance
Church Setting: Suburban
Church Vision: The vision of the church is to walk as Jesus walked. Their missions it to point people to Christ, build them up in Christ, and equip them to serve for Christ.
Church History: In the 1890s, Rev. William T. MacArthur was sent to launch a church in the Pittston, PA area. The church grew and expanded its outreach throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, establishing daughter churches in towns like Duryea, Avoca, Glendale, and Moosic (now Moosic Alliance Community Church) through innovative "cell church" methods. More than 40 people from this movement eventually entered full-time ministry, missions, and Christian education, demonstrating how God can use humble beginnings for great purposes.
To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.
Please do not contact the church directly.