Lead Pastor

Alliance South; Pinehurst (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Alliance Church in Pinehurst, NC seeks a Lead Pastor to guide a growing, suburban congregation. You will preach, teach, and shepherd the church to be outward-focused while developing leaders and outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of pastoral experience, is eligible for CMA licensure, and is willing to pursue Alliance ordination. The role emphasizes church growth, mentorship, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for CMA license and willing to begin the Alliance ordination process.
• Ideal candidate has five to ten years of pastoral ministry experience.
• Strong preaching and teaching from pulpit and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shepherd the congregation with a vision for growth and outward focus.
• Disciple and mentor ministry leaders and volunteers across age groups.
• Develop local outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively as a planner and spokesperson for the church.

Skills

Preaching and teaching

Communication

Leadership and vision

Multigenerational ministry

Education

CMA license eligibility

Alliance ordination process

Job description

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Title of Position

Lead Pastor (Full-Time) - Updated details 7.21.26

Church Name

Sandhills Alliance Church

Description of Position

The church is seeking a lead pastor who is motivated to growing a church in a rapidly growing community, plus disciple and shepherd the congregation to be outward focused.

Description of Church's Location

The Village of Pinehurst, which is in Moore County, NC, is famous for its Golf course resort. It is also located approximately 21/2 hours from the mountains of NC and the NC shore. Approximately 40% of the community are retirees but it and the surrounding towns have a large presence of military families. There are younger families moving into the community near the church building.

Essential Characteristics, Skills and Strengths Required

• Characterized by values of humility, integrity, and accountability
• A good listener and effective communicator
• Strong preaching and teaching the Word of God skill from the pulpit as well as in small groups and one-to-one conversations
• A visionary leader who cultivates enthusiasm within the congregation, delegating effectively and motivating others to ministry and service
• Proficient in relating to a multigenerational congregation of believers as well as those at various stages of spiritual growth.
• Called to minister and grow a congregation.
• A leader with a heart for CMA missions.
• Proven ability to develop local outreach programs.
• Willingness to mentor, encourage, and support the church’s ministry leaders.

Minimum Credential Level

Must be eligible for C&MA license and willing to begin the Alliance ordination process

Minimum Years of Experience

The ideal candidate has five to ten years of experience in pastoral ministry.

Church Size

Sunday attendance averages around 50-60 congregants.

Church Setting

Suburban

Church History

Sandhills Alliance Church is approximately 42 years old, planted in 1984. The congregation is friendly and welcoming. The current pastor is ready for retirement, and he has guided the search committee to begin their process to seek out their next pastor.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website