Senior Pastor — Visionary Leader for Outreach

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Alliance Church is seeking a Lead Pastor to lead and shepherd its congregation from a CMA-aligned position at the national office level. The role emphasizes preaching, teaching, and multigenerational ministry in the Pinehurst area, with a focus on growing a healthy, outward-focused church.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of pastoral ministry, CMA license eligibility, and a heart for missions, mentoring leaders, and developing local outreach opportunities.

Qualifications

• Characterized by humility, integrity, and accountability.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong preaching and teaching from the pulpit and in groups.
• Visionary leadership with delegation and motivation abilities.
• Able to relate to a multi-generational congregation.
• Called to minister and grow a local church.
• Heart for CMA missions and alignment with CMA.
• Experience developing local outreach programs.
• Willing to mentor and support church leaders.

Responsibilities

• Disciple and shepherd the congregation toward outward focus and outreach.
• Grow the church in a rapidly growing community.
• Preach and teach God’s Word from the pulpit and in small groups.
• Develop local outreach programs and community initiatives.
• Mentor ministry leaders and build strong teams.

Skills

Humility

Integrity

Accountability

Listening skills

Communication

Preaching

Teaching

Visionary leadership

Delegation

Motivation

Multigenerational ministry

Pastoral calling

Outreach development

Mentoring"

Education

CMA license eligibility

Job description

Sandhills Alliance Church is seeking a Lead Pastor to lead and shepherd its congregation from a CMA-aligned position at the national office level. The role emphasizes preaching, teaching, and multigenerational ministry in the Pinehurst area, with a focus on growing a healthy, outward-focused church.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of pastoral ministry, CMA license eligibility, and a heart for missions, mentoring leaders, and developing local outreach opportunities.