Lead Pastor at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church

The Western PA District is seeking a Lead Pastor for Faith Fellowship Alliance Church. The position description is provided below.

Worship Attendance: 175

Formal Membership: 123

Inclusive Membership: 278

Professions of Faith: 16

Baptisms: 0

Giving to Local Church: 365,270

GIving to Alliance Missions: 49,032

Total Church Income: 414,302.

Sunday School 9:00am

Sunday Worship 10:30am

Wednesday Youth 7:00pm

Wednesday Time for Truth (children’s ministry) 7:00pm

Wednesday Adult prayer meeting/bible study 7:00pm

Alliance Men

Alliance Women

Typical evangelical order of service with the addition of a healing prayer segment A mix of contemporary and traditional music

1. List name(s) and position(s) of any pastoral staff.

Andrew Wills , Associate Pastor

2. List names and positions/roles of lay leaders.

Elders: David Moore, David Weiland, Gary Evitt, Jim Coltz (Lead Elder), Kevin Peth, Kevin Snyder, Paul Thompson, Pete Meier, Pete Nobles, Tom Bowser

1. Key goals for the next 3 years in order of priority.

a. Attract and retain youth

b. Add new families to the membership

c. Establish community outreach efforts

d. Improve worship experience through technology

e. Improve communication with congregation

2. Key accomplishments of the last 3 years in order of importance.

a. Consistently in the top percentage of income for Alliance missions giving

b. Established Alpha Youth Group in the local public school system

c. Implemented Planning Center online and Church Center online for planning and communication, and continue to improve online and in-house technology services

d. Established a robust and dynamic interdenominational deliverance ministry

e. Provided local schools with lice kits

3. The church’s most significant strengths/resources.

a. We act and feel like a family

b. We preach and teach the Bible

c. We are led by the Holy Spirit

d. We emphasize the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers

e. We have excellent facilities with space available for growth, and have a willingness to try new things

4. The church’s most significant challenges/weaknesses/obstacles.

a. Making technology a help and not a distraction

b. Insufficient community outreach

c. Need more younger families and youth

d. Discipleship and mentoring of a new generation of leaders

e. More effective communication with the congregation

5. The church’s most significant opportunities.

a. Outreach

b. Discipleship and mentoring, leadership development

c. Small groups

d. Youth ministry

The next pastor should be servant leader that has a distinct calling from the Lord to lead a congregation with clear vision of where God is leading. He should work to disciple and mentor people to move into areas of volunteering and leadership in the church. He must be able to dele-gate roles and responsibilities and be able to maintain a healthy ratio of congregation to family needs. One who leads with vision, discernment, and steady dependence on God.

Personal Strengths

1. Spirit-led leadership
2. Open-minded
3. A “people person”
4. Strong, servant-leader

Other Significant Characteristics and Considerations

1. A willingness to delegate authority
2. Able to disciple and mentor new leaders
3. Submissive to God’s will
4. A servant-leader who knows his specific areas of calling from the Lord

1. Properties and facilities

The church, parsonage, and a dedicated youth building are located on one large tract of land with room for expansion and growth.

The church sanctuary seats 300 with a narthex, restrooms and office space on main level, and fellowship hall, kitchen, restrooms and classrooms on lower level

The youth building has restrooms, open floor plan, and attached two stall garage.

The parsonage is a ranch style home, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, 4 bedrooms and laundry on the main level with integral garage and finished basement with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, family room and 2-stall garage on lower level.

A large two stall garage houses the church van and grounds-keeping equipment.

Additionally, there is a playground area, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits and a covered pavilion with water and electricity.

2. Finances

Church financial statements and compensation information will be made available to applicants in the course of the interview process.

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.