Shepherding Pastor

Shepherding Pastor Position at Island Alliance Church

Island Alliance Church (IAC) exists to love Jesus and love people to Jesus. We are a healthy and growing church with a vision to train the next generation of servant leaders to reproduce disciples and churches. IAC is also part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance with a heart to be a light in our local community and globally to the nations.

We are located in a charming waterfront community on Kent Island in Queen Anne's County, situated right across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge from Annapolis. People move to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to find a more peaceful, tight-knit community, with an engaging mix of long time locals and newcomers.

The journey for IAC began in a living room in 1987. The church has enjoyed a tremendous amount of God's blessings over the years including many changed lives, a fully paid for facility, a robust pipeline of lay servant leaders and ministry residents, and our first church plant:
Harvest Alliance Church successfully launched two years ago in a nearby community. We believe God has positioned the church to enter its most fruitful years.

In all aspects of church structure and various ministries, the Shepherding Pastor's first responsibility is to lead the congregation's pursuit of accomplishing the Mission and Vision statements of Island Alliance Church (IAC). Mission:
Love Jesus and love people to Jesus. Vision:
Train the next generation of servant leaders to reproduce disciples and churches.

To lead successfully, it is understood that the Shepherding Pastor must be a biblically qualified man who authentically embodies the drive, enthusiasm, and excellence in his personal love for the Savior, his love for the members and attenders of the church, and a commitment to reach people in our community. This pastor will report to the Lead Pastor while walking alongside him as a ministry partner.

The following responsibilities are areas of oversight. The Shepherding Pastor will need to be an equipper and supporter of leaders and teams in order to accomplish these things.

• Responsibilities in Loving and Equipping the Church
  • Visitor Connection. Creatively design how visitors will be connected – from their first visit and throughout their exploration journey – by greeters, by the congregation, and by church leaders. Design connection points where guests can ask questions of church leaders and discuss CMA doctrine.
  • Path to Membership. Manage the membership standards and the process for becoming an IAC member.
  • Discipleship. Be a strong advocate for small group bible studies (for all ages), assuring that small group leaders are equipped and integrating IAC's mission statement throughout discussions.
  • Shepherding & Care Teams. Oversee the shepherding efforts within the church - demonstrating how to provide pastoral love and care to others within the church. Organize appropriate help for shut-ins, those hospitalized, and those requiring intervention. Assure visitation and follow-up for those who are incapacitated. Encourage people and be cognizant of those who are absent.
  • Sermons. Regularly preach the word of God with a fresh perspective and a desire to bring IAC's mission into a relevant light to both unbelievers and seasoned disciples.
  • Baptism/Communion. Administer the church's doctrine of baptism and assure that all who are baptized understand the purpose and commitment of the event. Protect the rules of engagement in participation in Communion.
  • Counseling. Provide occasional counsel and guidance to individuals, couples, and families seeking clarity, healing, and direction. It is understood that not all situations can be managed by the Shepherding Pastor -- some situations require specialists, some require gender appropriate consultation, etc.
• Responsibilities in Next Generation Ministries
  • Children's Ministries. Assure that leaders and volunteers are sufficient in numbers, vetted for security, and equipped with materials that enhance bible-centric classes and spirit-filled worship.
  • Youth (Middle and High School) and Young Adult Ministries. This group remains a high-priority age group for discipleship within IAC. With the…