Church Planting Pastor

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christian and Missionary Alliance is seeking a Lead Pastor for North Avenue Alliance Church in Burlington, Vermont. The successful candidate will shepherd the current congregation while leading innovative ministry initiatives that engage the community beyond Sunday gatherings.

This role requires a blend of pastoral care, vision casting, and entrepreneurial spirit to establish meaningful connections and grow the church through a season of renewal.

The ideal candidate should possess strong relational and leadership skills, aligning with the mission and values of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Qualifications

• Clear calling to pastoral ministry with a passion for church planting.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to develop innovative ministry opportunities.
• Experience leading people through change with humility and patience.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd and care for the existing congregation.
• Build trust while casting vision for the future.
• Lead the church through healthy revitalization and change.

Skills

Pastoral ministry

Evangelism

Leadership development

Communication

Change management

Job description

North Avenue Alliance Church
Burlington, Vermont

North Avenue Alliance Church is seeking a Lead Pastor to shepherd an existing congregation while leading the church toward a renewed expression of ministry that reaches the Burlington community.

This is a unique opportunity for a pastor with the heart of a shepherd, the vision of a church planter, and the mindset of an entrepreneur. The successful candidate will lovingly care for the current congregation while building trust, casting vision, and leading the church through a season of thoughtful renewal and mission.

We believe the Gospel never changes, but the ways we engage our community must continually adapt. Our desire is to develop a ministry that extends beyond Sunday gatherings through relational evangelism, discipleship, and innovative business-as-mission initiatives. Whether through a neighborhood coffee shop, community gathering space, social enterprise, or another entrepreneurial venture, we envision creating places where authentic relationships flourish and people naturally encounter Jesus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Shepherd and care for the existing congregation.
• Build trust while casting vision for the future.
• Lead the church through healthy revitalization and change.
• Develop and equip leaders, volunteers, and a growing core team.
• Engage the Burlington community through relational evangelism and disciple-making.
• Develop and lead business-as-mission initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for community engagement and Gospel witness.
• Preach and teach God’s Word with clarity and relevance.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry with a passion for church planting, revitalization, or pioneering new ministry.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to develop innovative ministry opportunities.
• Experience leading people through change with humility, wisdom, and patience.
• Strong relational, communication, and leadership skills.
• A passion for evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development.
• Alignment with the theology, mission, and values of The Christian & Missionary Alliance.
• Licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance, or a willingness to become licensed.

Success in this role will require both the patience to shepherd an existing congregation and the courage to lead it toward a new future.