Lead Pastor - North Alliance Church; Plattsburgh, NY

Lead Pastor at North Country Alliance Church

North Country Alliance Church was founded in 1980 by a small group of believers who desired to see an Alliance church established in Plattsburgh, NY and the North Country. Plattsburgh is the commercial and population hub of the northern Adirondack and Lake Champlain region. The city is large enough to have colleges, healthcare, restaurants, schools, shopping, recreation, and regional influence, while still retaining a small-city and rural North Country feel.

To the east is Lake Champlain, with Vermont and the Green Mountains visible across the water. Burlington, Vermont is accessible by ferry or northern route travel. To the north is Canada, with Montreal close enough for day trips, airport access, cultural opportunities, and international connection. To the west and southwest are the Adirondack Mountains, including Lake Placid, the High Peaks, hiking, skiing, paddling, camping, hunting, fishing, and year-round outdoor life.

The geography matters because ministry here is not only urban or suburban. It is regional. People live spread out across towns, villages, farms, lake communities, and mountain communities. A pastor coming to North Country Alliance Church should understand that the North Country combines rural culture, college-town dynamics, cross-border influence, outdoor life, and deep local identity.

We are a multigenerational church family with a faithful core of believers who care deeply about Scripture, worship, missions, children, and the spiritual health of the church, and are actively looking for the man God has in mind to serve as our next Lead Pastor.

We believe this pastoral search is not merely about filling a position. It is about discerning the shepherd God is preparing to help lead this church into its next season of faithful ministry.

We desire a pastor who leads as an under-shepherd of Christ. He should be humble, teachable, prayerful, accountable, and willing to serve rather than seek status. He should love people, care for the flock, and model Christlike character.

We desire a pastor who faithfully handles God's Word and equips believers to follow Jesus. He should be able to preach and teach with clarity, conviction, warmth, and doctrinal faithfulness.

We desire a pastor who embraces biblical eldership and works well within a plurality of qualified elders. He should build trust, welcome accountability, develop leaders, and strengthen the church's capacity for ministry.

We desire a pastor who shares the Alliance heart for deeper life and mission. He should carry a burden for the lost, value local and global missions, and help the church live as faithful witnesses in the North Country and beyond.

North Country Alliance Church is seeking a Lead Pastor who is:

• Biblically qualified according to Scripture
• Faithful to the doctrine, mission, and values of North Country Alliance Church and The Christian and Missionary Alliance
• Humble, prayerful, and spiritually mature
• A clear and faithful preacher of God's Word
• A shepherd who genuinely loves people
• Committed to disciple-making and leadership development
• Able to lead with courage, conviction, and grace
• Comfortable working within biblical eldership
• Mission-minded locally and globally
• Prepared to minister in the unique cultural and geographic context of the North Country

Education and Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized college and seminary
• Ordained Worker of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (Preferred)
• Five or more years of service in church ministry

At North Country Alliance Church, we believe that effective pastoral ministry begins with godly character, is expressed through faithful shepherding, and is exercised through biblical leadership. Our goal is to prayerfully identify and call the man God has prepared to shepherd this congregation for His glory!

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website.

Please do not contact the church directly.