Senior Pastor

The Church in Alexander
Alexander, New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2022
Categories: Senior Pastor
Denominations: Non-Denominational
Church Size: 50 to 100
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

The Church in Alexander is seeking a full-time pastor to preach the gospel and biblical truths in a manner that encourages the discipleship and growth within our church and enables us to connect with and reach out to others in our community.

Alexander, NY is a rural, middle class, agricultural community located midway between Buffalo and Rochester.  Our church was founded in 1828 and is the only church in the community.  The church building was totally destroyed by fire in 1978.  Our current building was completed in 1979 and an education wing was added in 1988. 

Our Sunday worship attendance is 45 to 60 persons.  Throughout the year our congregation faithfully prays and is generous in their giving of time, talents and donations.

The Church in Alexander’s Mission Statement to PREACH to God’s people, to TEACH God’s word and to REACH those in need.

Our Mission is to connect with others, lead them to Christ and prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.  (Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:11-12)

Desired Qualifications:

  • Model a growing, vibrant faith relationship with Jesus.
  • Model the qualifications of an elder outlined in 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 & Titus1:6-9
  • Have the ability to plan, communicate and implement a vision for effective ministry that reaches the local community and beyond with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Have a servant’s heart and the ability to serve with humility and grace.
  • Have the ability to plan, prepare and preach biblically-based sermons that both encourage and equip people to grow in faith and service.
  • Have the ability to mentor and develop leaders to be engaged in the effective ministry within the church and throughout the community.
  • Have a strong heart for God and people; be able to develop healthy, honest relationships.
  • Have the ability to work well with lay leadership.
  • Agree with and submit to Alexander’s Mission and Vision statements and Church Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Relevant college degree and formal theological training.

Responsibilities:

  • Practice spiritual habits that foster continued spiritual growth and a loving, vibrant relationship with Jesus.
  • Prepare and deliver sermons that encourage and equip the people of Alexander to grow in faith and ministry effectiveness.
  • Provide effective leadership for the overall ministry of the church.
  • Collaborate with the Church Employee Relations Committee and Administrative Board in order to constantly strengthen the spiritual lives and ministry effectiveness of the church.
  • Together with the Church Employee Relations Committee and Administrative Board communicate a compelling and unifying vision for the ministry of The Church in Alexander.
  • Provide effective leadership for staff and lay leaders.
  • Oversee an effective process for continually building leaders for the church’s ministry.
  • Provide visitation and counseling. Conduct weddings, funerals and baptisms. Administer communion.
  • Moderate church meetings.
  • Perform other duties as developed by Church Employee Relations Committee.

 

Relationships:

  • Report to the Church Employee Relations Committee and work with the Administrative Board and other committees.
  • Proactively and consistently build relationship with leaders in the community for the purpose of serving the community well in the name of Jesus Christ.

 

Full time position with a competitive salary and benefits package that may include health insurance allowance, life insurance, retirement, professional expenses, continuing education time, disability insurance, mileage, vacation and holidays.

If you feel God is calling you to apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and a video of you preaching along with your response to the following:

  • Why do you believe you may be a great fit as the Pastor of The Church in Alexander?
  • Briefly describe your experience in lay and pastoral ministry and why you are well qualified to serve as the Pastor of The Church in Alexander.
  • Briefly provide a summary of your theology and how you see it being consistent with your understanding of our Mission and Vision.

Please direct your questions and replies to our Church Employee Relations Committee Chairman Norb Fuest , 1-585-409-1629 or at nfuest@rochester.rr.com. 

 

 

 

You Also May Be Interested In:
Job Seeker Tools
Post
Resume
Resume
Help
Career
Tools
About The Church in Alexander

The Church in Alexander

 

OUR VISION

            PREACH to God’s people.

            TEACH God’s word.

            REACH those in need.

OUR MISSION

            Connect with others, lead them to Christ and prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.

(Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:11-12) 

OUR VALUES

            We are --- A fellowship of believers who worship God, trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation and rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit.

            We believe --- The Bible is the infallible word of God and that we are to strive to live our lives as Christ lived.

            We seek --- to meet people where they are at on their faith journey, to walk along side and to grow in our faith together.

HISTORY OF OUR CHURCH

            Our church was founded in 1828.  In 1963 a new addition which contained a fellowship hall, kitchen and Sunday School rooms was added.  On March 4, 1978, the church was totally destroyed by fire.  Only the 700 pound bell survived the fire.  It is on display outside the current sanctuary which was completed 20 months after the fire.  The first service in the new sanctuary was on November 18, 1979.  An education wing was added in 1988.  The well maintained building and grounds reflect our congregation’s honoring of Christ.  The Church in Alexander is the only church in our community.

We have recently disaffiliated with the United Methodist Church and are experiencing a rebirth with the formation of The Church in Alexander.

OUR COMMUNITY

            The small village of Alexander where our church shares the word of Christ is an agricultural area with a population of 616.  This is a rural, middle class community with a few local businesses.

            Alexander Central School is located in the village with an elementary building and a middle/high school building.  The student population is 801.

 

CONGREGATION DEMOGRAPHICS

            Our congregation’s top core values can be described as faithful, generous and prayerful.   Throughout the year our congregation faithfully prays and is generous in their giving of time, talents and donations.

            If asked what our congregation’s greatest strengths, the answer easily includes preaching, teaching, prayer life, mu     sical gifts, and generosity of resources and skills.  We are very blessed. 

            Our Sunday worship attendance is about 50 persons ranging in age from 3 years to mid-eighties.  Our congregation is aging but full of vitality.  Several families with school age children attend our church.

            Within our congregation are several small groups and Bible studies as well as an active and engaged youth group and men’s group.  Sunday School for children and adults meets before church during the school year.

 

OUR GOVERNING STRUCTURE

            The governing body is the Administrative Board comprised of the chair persons of the following committees:

CERC --- Church Employee Relations Committee.  Oversees church issues relating to church employees including evaluations and receives feedback from church members.  This is an appointed committee voted on at the church’s annual meeting.

 

Children/Youth Committee --- Determines Sunday School programing, plans Youth Group educational events and activities, Vacation Bible Adventure, Easter Egg Hunt.

 

Fellowship Committee --- Plans and organizes the Ladies Retreat, Summer picnic-in-the-Park, pot lucks and special events and celebrations for the church family.

 

Lay Ministry and Nominations Committee --- Nominates persons for church officer vacancies to be approved of at the church annual meeting.  Reviews the church membership for future leadership striving to provide leadership and spiritual development opportunities for the members of the church.

 

MASS Committee --- Memorial – Is responsible for the receipt and disposition of memorial contributions made to the church.  Altar – Concerned with Altar and church adornments.  Sunshine – Sends greeting cards with birthday, anniversary and get well wishes to congregation members and others upon request.  Scholarship – Collects and determines eligibility of applications from active members and their children.

 

Missions and Ministry Committee --- Assists short and long term missions work by those within or closely connected to the congregation as well as outreach ministry to the local community.   Coordinates local outreach at Thanksgiving and Christmas, the church’s food pantry which serves community needs, assists in helping to support our 2 missionary families.

 

Sanctuary Improvement/Worship Enrichment Committee --- Responsible for many aspects of worship including computer programming, visual and auditory enhancement, transmission on Facebook of our worship service and wonderful worship music by our incredibly gifted Praise Band. 

 

Trustee Committee --- Members are stewards of all physical properties owned by the church.  They provide for needed furnishings, utilities, necessary repairs and maintenance on church property.  This is an appointed committee voted on at the church’s annual meeting.

The Administrative Board Chair runs the Administrative Board of the church.  This person works with the Pastor, Treasurer and the CERC chair in daily operations of the church.  The Board Chair is elected by the congregation at the church’s annual meeting.

Also voting members on the Administrative Board are the Pastor and the church treasurer.  The church secretary attends the meetings to take minutes. 

 

THE STAFF

            The staff of The Church in Alexander includes the Pastor, the church office secretary, the buildings and grounds custodian and the Youth leader.

 

QUALITIES THAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN OUR NEW PASTOR

            (to be determined by CERC)

 

 

 

SUMMARY

            As we have moved through the disaffiliation process, we have seen God’s hand in each step along the way.  We are excited to see what God has in store for us as He pairs us with a new pastor.

More...