Lead Pastor - Kenmore Alliance Church, Tonawanda, NY (Buffalo Area)
Quick Summary
Deliver biblically grounded, Spirit-led, expository, challenging and culturally relevant sermons; oversee preaching schedule and teaching ministries.
Is God calling you to lead in a new season of ministry? We invite you to explore the opportunity to serve as our next Lead Pastor. Kenmore Alliance Church seeks a Christ-centered leader who is passionate about preaching God's Word, discipling individuals, shepherding the congregation, and a goal of community impact.
We are seeking a Lead Pastor who will serve as the primary spiritual leader of Kenmore Alliance Church. The ideal candidate is a servant-leader with a deep love for Jesus, a passion for God's Word, and a heart for equipping individual believers and the church to impact the world for Christ. Our next Lead Pastor will demonstrate Bible-based expository preaching, lead and empower staff and volunteer leaders, cast vision, and model a life of prayer, discernment, humility, and missional engagement.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Kenmore Alliance Church exists to glorify God by making committed disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically grounded, Spirit-led, expository, challenging and culturally relevant sermons; oversee preaching schedule and teaching ministries.
- →Visionary Leadership: Discern and articulate God's direction for the church, guide believers to discover and use their gifts, cast vision, demonstrate effective servant-leadership, empower staff, delegate effectively, guide strategic planning and ministry development.
- →Spiritual Oversight: Develop individuals according to their spiritual gifts and talents while shepherding the congregation, staff, and leaders with compassion, integrity, and wise biblical counsel.
- →Team Development: Lead and develop a strong, caring staff and leadership team; provide encouragement, accountability, and alignment.
- →Mission Engagement: Support local outreach and global missions in alignment with the C&MA's Fourfold Gospel and Great Commission focus.
- →Administrative Leadership: Oversee church operations in partnership with the Board of Elders and ministry teams.
Requirements
~1 min read- A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a life that reflects spiritual maturity.
- Ordained (or eligible for ordination) with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
- Full Agreement with the C&MA Statement of Faith and polity.
- 5–10 years of pastoral leadership experience, preferably in a mid-sized, multi-staff church setting.
- Strong communicator and expository preacher.
- Proven leadership in casting vision, building teams, and equipping the body for ministry.
- Bachelor's or Master of Divinity is preferred. Minimum of 30 hours in Biblical Studies or Theology is required from an accredited institution.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- June 13, 2026
- Last seen
- June 13, 2026
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- 51%
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- June 13, 2026
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