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Lead Pastor - Nashwauk Alliance Church, Nashwauk, MN

Saalliance, Saint Paul, MN, United States


Qualifications

Bible or Theology degree at undergrad level or higher preferred

Credentialed by The Christian & Missionary Alliance or working towards it

Previous Pastoral Experience

5-10 years of ministry experience desired with one tenure of at least 5 years in length as senior pastor preferred

Experience and/or willingness to work with students

Strengths & Interests

Demonstrated lifestyle of prayer and reliance on the Lord

Bible-based, relatable, diverse preaching style with a leaning towards teaching and expository preaching

Frequently incorporates Gospel Message into Sunday sermons

Team-oriented

Visionary - Ability to build towards the future

Teamwork focused

Ability to delegate and manage various personality types

Ability to train and empower others

A heart for the lost

Able to communicate with unchurched people

Ability to preach to an audience with less Biblical literacy

Connects with others

Willing to provide care to those in hospital or nursing home settings

Direct yet kind in difficult conversations (not passive aggressive)

Relates well to others in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings

Ability to disciple and mentor church members and encourage spiritual growth

Able to work through conflict in a Biblical and God-honoring manner

Authentic and caring - Has an interest in others and their wellbeing

Willingness to fellowship with the congregation and reach out to the broader community

Willingness to engage with and learn about the local community and culture

Missions - Interest in and willingness to support missions

Administrative and organizational leadership - Brings order to the life of the church by establishing healthy systems and coordinating people and resources

Personality Style

Genuine - knows their own strengths and weaknesses

Accountable - willing to be submissive to the elders

Loves God Deeply

Problem Solving - Ability to find wise solutions

Growth mind-set - takes on hard situations and grows from them

Family

A single pastor or one with a family is welcomed. If the pastor has a family, ideally the family would also plug in to the life of the church

A man of prayer

Bible-based preaching

Relatable and down-to-earth

Honest, transparent, and man of integrity

Licensing Requirements This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

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