Lead Pastor at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church

The Western PA District is seeking a Lead Pastor for Faith Fellowship Alliance Church. The position description is provided below.

General Information:

Name of Church: Faith Fellowship Alliance Church

Location: 5 miles NE of Butler, Pennsylvania and 35 miles N of Pittsburgh

Statistical Data (as of 2024):

Worship Attendance: 175

Formal Membership: 123

Inclusive Membership: 278

Professions of Faith: 16

Baptisms: 0

Giving to Local Church: 365,270

GIving to Alliance Missions: 49,032

Total Church Income: 414,302.

Ministries

1. Service days and times:

Sunday School 9:00am

Sunday Worship 10:30am

Wednesday Youth 7:00pm

Wednesday Time for Truth (children's ministry) 7:00pm

Wednesday Adult prayer meeting/bible study 7:00pm

2. Other key ministries and programs.

Alliance Men

Alliance Women

3. Present worship form and style:

Typical evangelical order of service with the addition of a healing prayer segment A mix of contemporary and traditional music

Leaders

1. List name(s) and position(s) of any pastoral staff.

Andrew Wills , Associate Pastor

2. List names and positions/roles of lay leaders.

Elders:
David Moore, David Weiland, Gary Evitt, Jim Coltz (Lead Elder), Kevin Peth, Kevin Snyder, Paul Thompson, Pete Meier, Pete Nobles, Tom Bowser

Leadership Analysis

1. Key goals for the next 3 years in order of priority.

a. Attract and retain youth

b. Add new families to the membership

c. Establish community outreach efforts

d. Improve worship experience through technology

e. Improve communication with congregation

2. Key accomplishments of the last 3 years in order of importance.

a. Consistently in the top percentage of income for Alliance missions giving

b. Established Alpha Youth Group in the local public school system

c. Implemented Planning Center online and Church Center online for planning and communication, and continue to improve online and in-house technology services

d. Established a robust and dynamic interdenominational deliverance ministry

e. Provided local schools with lice kits

3. The church's most significant strengths/resources.

a. We act and feel like a family

b. We preach and teach the Bible

c. We are led by the Holy Spirit

d. We emphasize the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers

e. We have excellent facilities with space available for growth, and have a willingness to try new things

4. The church's most significant challenges/weaknesses/obstacles.

a. Making technology a help and not a distraction

b. Insufficient community outreach

c. Need more younger families and youth

d. Discipleship and mentoring of a new generation of leaders

e. More effective communication with the congregation

5. The church's most significant opportunities.

a. Outreach

b. Discipleship and mentoring, leadership development

c. Small groups

d. Youth ministry

Pastoral Role Priorities

High Priority - Required; critical; will not call if not highest priority of candidate.

Preacher/Teacher

Leader/Vision Caster

Counselor

Moderately High Priority - Desired; important; impacts call.

Intercessor

Disciple-maker

Leadership Developer

Shepherd/Caregiver

Moderately Low Priority - Helpful; minor impact on call.

Missions Promoter

Community Leader

Evangelist

Low Priority - Not so important; very slight or no impact on call.

Administrator

Ritual Overseer

Pastoral Expectations

The next pastor should be servant leader that has a distinct calling from the Lord to lead a congregation with clear vision of where God is leading. He should work to disciple and mentor people to move into areas of volunteering and leadership in the church. He must be able to dele-gate roles and responsibilities and be able to maintain a healthy ratio of congregation to family needs.

One who leads with vision, discernment, and steady dependence on God.

Personal Strengths

Spirit-led leadership

Open-minded

A "people person"

Strong, servant-leader

Other Significant Characteristics and Considerations

A willingness to delegate authority

Able to disciple and mentor new leaders

Submissive to God's will

A servant-leader who knows his specific areas of calling from the Lord

Supplemental Information

1. Properties and facilities

The church, parsonage, and a dedicated youth building are located on one large tract of land with room for expansion and…