What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pastor - Elizabethtown, PA position at The Christian and Missionary Alliance US Church Ministries?
Due to our office being closed for Christmas, applicants will likely not receive an update on their application until the first full week of January.
Title of Position: Lead Pastor (Full-Time)
Name of Church: Alliance Church of Elizabethtown
Website: alliancechurch.com/
Church Location: Elizabethtown, PA
Job Description: The church is seeking a lead pastor who is a strong teacher with a shepherd's heart who can reshape their vision to be a disciple-making community that multiplies. Currently, a transitional pastor is guiding the elders and members to discern the greatest needs in their church so they can best be positioned to impact their community with the Gospel. A more descriptive job description will be available after this process is complete.
Church Location Description: Known as E-town" by locals, this affordable community in Lancaster County features strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and a walkable downtown with local shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. Locals enjoy a small town charm, easy access to rails to trails, the aroma of chocolate from the Mars Wrigley factory, fresh local produce from surrounding farms, and an easy commute to both cities of Harrisburg and Lancaster.
Compensation: Health Coverage, Full-time salary, Housing Allowance
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Credential Level: Must be willing to begin the Alliance ordination process
Minimum Years of Experience: The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience as a staff pastor and proven experience making disciples.
Church Size: 200 Avg. Sunday Attendance
Church Setting: Suburban
Church Vision: "Love God. Love People. Make Disciples. We see generations of disciples making disciples from neighborhoods to nations."
Church History: The Alliance Church in Elizabethtown, planted in 1958, is a congregation actively working through a season of transition. The church maintains vibrant ministries including strong small groups, missions involvement, and family programs. The congregation demonstrates spiritual vitality through new conversions, baptisms, and committed lay leadership. The church benefits from engaged elders and ministry leaders, with multiple men involved in preaching through a Sermon Cohort program. The next pastor will have the opportunity to build upon existing ministries while helping shape the church's future direction through thoughtful, biblical disciplemaking and developing leaders
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, than 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.
