Associate Pastor

Fulton Alliance Church is seeking an Associate Pastor who might be able to transition into the Lead Pastor role within 1–2 years. This intentional overlap is designed to provide a healthy leadership transition, allowing the candidate to build relationships, understand the congregation, and lead effectively into the future.

The ideal candidate is a strong expositional preacher, a shepherd leader, and a developer of people who is passionate about equipping believers to live on mission.

• Average Attendance: 300+
• Setting: Small city (Central New York)
• Ministry Strengths: Strong children’s and youth ministries; deep commitment to missions; young families; biblical preaching, welcoming community.
• Vision: We will encourage everyone in our community to encounter Jesus daily by:
• Growing Diligently
• Loving Compassionately
• Serving Faithfully

Fulton is located in central New York near Lake Ontario, the Adirondacks, and the Finger Lakes region. The area offers natural beauty and a close-knit community environment, with signs of economic renewal and opportunity for ministry impact.

• →Preach and teach God’s Word with clarity and application
• →Disciple and mentor leaders who will multiply disciples
• →Provide pastoral care, counseling, and shepherding to the congregation
• →Support and advance the mission, vision, and values of the church
• →Engage the local community with Gospel-centered outreach
• →Promote and lead a strong culture of missions (local and global)

• Clear calling to pastoral ministry
• Strong expository preaching and teaching ability
• Proven leadership and disciple-making experience
• Demonstrated pastoral care and relational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with elders, staff, and ministry leaders

• Bachelor’s degree required (theological training preferred)
• Licensed with The Christian & Missionary Alliance (or willing to obtain licensure)

• Preferred: 10+ years of pastoral ministry experience
• Demonstrated effectiveness in church leadership and ministry development

Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of faith
• Links to recent sermons

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, 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.