Pastor at Somerset Alliance Church

General Information

• Improve partnership between elder/governing board and staff
• ‘Siloed’ ministries
• Healing of past wounds (repentance / forgiveness)
• Development of lay leaders
• Community outreach
• A balanced approach to internal discipleship that supports both new believers and mature Christians in their ongoing walk with Christ
• Staff opportunities
• Lack of volunteers

• A unifier with wisdom and courage to move beyond superficial peace, address issues at the root, and help bridge relational gaps between older and younger generations.
• A humble shepherd dedicated to prayer, sensitive to God's leading, with the emotional intelligence to connect with people.
• A man of godly character and genuine authenticity, faithful to the gifts God has placed in him and not artificial or performative.
• A doctrinally sound leader who is grounded in Scripture and able to lead with biblical clarity and conviction.
• A relationally mature and diplomatic leader who can foster trust, navigate conflict wisely, and build healthy connections across the church.
• A clear and compelling vision caster who can help the church move forward in unity and faithfulness to God's calling.
• Someone actively involved in the community who serves as a visible, respected leader beyond the walls of the church.

• The pastor should understand and embrace the culture of our area.
• The pastor’s family would be expected to reside in the church parsonage.

We anticipate a new pastor would fulfill his leadership role by prayerfully discerning God's direction, faithfully teaching His Word, and leading with humility, authenticity, and love. He should recognize and cultivate the strengths God has already placed within our church rather than trying to remake it in the image of a previous ministry, while encouraging healing, unity, and trust among leaders, staff, and the congregation. He should also equip and develop lay leaders, encourage meaningful discipleship across all generations, and lead us outward in compassionate outreach to our community. Above all, we hope he is a unifying, Spirit-led shepherd who helps our church grow in Christlikeness, deeper community, and effective kingdom ministry in Somerset and beyond.

Candidates for this position must be ordained or qualified for ministry accreditation with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Interested parties should send their resume to the Western Pennsylvania District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance at ealyp@cmawpa.org .

Church financial statements, compensation and other information will be made available to candidates in the course of the interview process.

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, that 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.