Lead Pastor - Kenmore Alliance Church, Tonawanda, NY; Buffalo Area

Position: Lead Pastor - Kenmore Alliance Church, Tonawanda, NY (Buffalo Area)
Lead Pastor Kenmore Alliance Church

Is God calling you to lead in a new season of ministry? We invite you to explore the opportunity to serve as our next Lead Pastor. Kenmore Alliance Church seeks a Christ-centered leader who is passionate about preaching God's Word, discipling individuals, shepherding the congregation, and a goal of community impact.

We are seeking a Lead Pastor who will serve as the primary spiritual leader of Kenmore Alliance Church. The ideal candidate is a servant-leader with a deep love for Jesus, a passion for God's Word, and a heart for equipping individual believers and the church to impact the world for Christ. Our next Lead Pastor will demonstrate Bible-based expository preaching, lead and empower staff and volunteer leaders, cast vision, and model a life of prayer, discernment, humility, and missional engagement.

About Our Church

Kenmore Alliance Church

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Kenmore Alliance Church exists to glorify God by making committed disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Location: 175?

Bonnett Ave, Tonawanda (Kenmore area), NY 14150
Denomination: Christian and Missionary Alliance
Founded: 1915 in the Buffalo-Kenmore area
Campus: Spacious facility welcoming 400+ weekly attendees

Kenmore Alliance Church is a vibrant, Christ-centered church committed to making disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world. Located in Tonawanda, NY, we are part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, firmly committed to biblical teaching, Spirit-led worship, intergenerational ministry, and global missions. Our church family consists of people from diverse backgrounds united by a desire to live out the gospel in real and practical ways.

At Kenmore Alliance Church, we know that everyone has a story. The beauty of the gospel is that no matter what your life's story is, Jesus has come to redeem it and give it another ending.

Key Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically grounded, Spirit-led, expository, challenging and culturally relevant sermons; oversee preaching schedule and teaching ministries.
• Visionary Leadership: Discern and articulate God's direction for the church, guide believers to discover and use their gifts, cast vision, demonstrate effective servant-leadership, empower staff, delegate effectively, guide strategic planning and ministry development.
• Spiritual Oversight: Develop individuals according to their spiritual gifts and talents while shepherding the congregation, staff, and leaders with compassion, integrity, and wise biblical counsel.
• Team Development: Lead and develop a strong, caring staff and leadership team; provide encouragement, accountability, and alignment.
• Mission Engagement: Support local outreach and global missions in alignment with the C&MA's Fourfold Gospel and Great Commission focus.
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee church operations in partnership with the Board of Elders and ministry teams.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a life that reflects spiritual maturity.
• Ordained (or eligible for ordination) with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
• Full Agreement with the C&MA Statement of Faith and polity.
• 5-10 years of pastoral leadership experience, preferably in a mid-sized, multi-staff church setting.
• Strong communicator and expository preacher.
• Proven leadership in casting vision, building teams, and equipping the body for ministry.
• Bachelor's or Master of Divinity is preferred. Minimum of 30 hours in Biblical Studies or Theology is required from an accredited institution.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits package including optional use of parsonage, retirement matching, generous PTO, and cell phone plan.
• Total compensation package between $80k to $100k.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to  or via the Northeastern District of the C&MA office

Cover Letter

Resume

Personal statement of faith and philosophy of ministry

Links to sermons for viewing

Three references (pastoral or ministry-related)

Applicants will be asked to submit materials through the C&MA Northeastern District Office and be eligible for licensing or willing to complete the ordination process within the C&MA.