Pastor Congregational Church of East Sumner; East Sumner, ME

East Sumner, United States | Posted on 02/11/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• City East Sumner
• State/Province Maine
• Country United States

The Congregational Church of East Sumner (East Sumner, ME) Pastor

The Congregational Church of East Sumner ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) seeks a Pastor to Lead Our Congregation. The church is located in the western mountains of Maine about 1.5 hours north of Portland, 30 minutes from Auburn/Lewiston and 30 minutes from Augusta. Sumner is a town of around 1,000 people, with another approx. 3,500 in neighboring towns from which our 35 congregants come.

We seek a pastor to lead us and help us witness for God in our community. We sustained worship during the pandemic, the congregation has returned to normal and membership is stable. We seek to reach out to the unchurched and develop a dynamic children’s program.

Preaching at Sunday morning worship and selected other special services, counseling, teaching, administering sacraments, conducting weddings and funerals, visitation, prayer for the congregation, and regular communication with the congregation.

Mature believer in Christ who embraces Reformed theology and principles. We seek a half‑time, bi‑vocational pastor, preferably a graduate of a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

$41K‑$50K, dependent on education level and experience, to be allocated among salary, housing, benefits, and pension as determined by the church. If the candidate is a recent college graduate with significant faith formation training, the seminary requirement is waivable, but the candidate is expected to be engaged in credible and approved continuing education at a Reformed school. If the candidate is bi‑vocational the church will consider the demands of other employment;

continuing education may be online, provided it includes an in‑person component that the church supports. Four weeks of vacation is offered, with a sabbatical after the completion of five years service at the church.

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume, please answer these questions:

• Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at CCES?
• Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of CCES.
• In just a few sentences, give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of CCES.