Pastor at Critchfield Alliance Church

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage with utilities included

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Pastoral office available

Job summary

The Christian and Missionary Alliance is seeking a pastor to lead its multi-generational congregation as it enters a new season of growth. The ideal candidate will be licensed, possess a deep understanding of God’s Word, and have a commitment to serving the community.

This role involves developing ministries aimed at young couples and families while fostering spiritual growth. Support includes a monthly salary, a parsonage, and full health benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to shepherd a multigenerational congregation.
• Develop leaders and disciples within and outside the congregation.
• Grow ministries for young couples and young families.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-generational congregation to its next season of growth.
• Develop community impact ministries.
• Foster spiritual and numerical growth.

Skills

Integrity

Deep Understanding of God's Word

Commitment to Serving and Caring

Education

Licensed and in good standing with the Christian & Missionary Alliance

Criteria in the Critchfield C&MA ministry description for a senior pastor

Tools

Basic skills in audio-visual technology

Experience with social media

Job description

Critchfield Christian & Missionary Alliance Church is seeking a shepherd to lead a multi-generational congregation to its next season of growth.

Desired Characteristics

• Integrity
• Deep Understanding of God's Word
• Commitment to Serving and Caring

We are looking for a pastor who

• Is licensed and in good standing with the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
• Meets the criteria in the Critchfield C&MA ministry description for a senior pastor.
• Has the ability to shepherd a multigenerational congregation.
• Will develop leaders and disciples within and outside the congregation.
• Possesses basic skills in audio-visual technology and various forms of social media.
• Will develop and grow ministries for young couples and young families.
• Will develop and grow ministries that impact the local community - leading us to serve and invest beyond our four walls.

About Our Church

The Critchfield Christian and Missionary Alliance Church celebrated its 75th anniversary in September 2024. The congregation first met in the Clay Run schoolhouse under Rev. J. E. Bauman, who at the time pastored the Scullton C&MA Church. Property along Rt. 653 on Jim Mountain Road was donated and deeded to the church in 1950.

Rev. Bauman did much of the masonry himself, setting the cornerstone on June 12, 1949, with many volunteers pitching in to help. The congregation continued meeting at the Clay Run schoolhouse until the new stone building — which then included an attached parsonage — was completed in 1954. The furniture and pulpit were dedicated on January 30, 1955.

In June 1969 the church became a dual charge with the addition of Scullton C&MA, and shortly afterward merged with the Rogers Mill C&MA. In 1986 the church took a step of faith, building a new parsonage next to the church and calling its own pastor rather than sharing one with another congregation. Through faithful giving, the mortgage was paid off ahead of schedule.

In the years since, the church has been blessed with growth — both spiritually and numerically — as it has advanced technologically and weathered the COVID-19 pandemic. Full services were livestreamed during that season, and weekly sermons continue to be posted to the church's Facebook page, adding many to a growing virtual congregation.

Compensation & Support

The pastor is paid a monthly salary that reflects district guidelines and ministry experience. A parsonage is provided along with all utilities, and the church covers the full cost of health insurance, including dental and vision. A pastoral office is available in the church building. Church finances — including invested funds and full compensation details — are discussed during candidate interviews.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.