OPEN POSITIONS
WHY CONSIDER MINISTRY IN NEW ENGLAND?
There is a great opportunity and need for the gospel to transform New England.
Gallup polls place the six states of New England in the top ten least religious states in the nation, including the top four (Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts)
According to the Barna Group, the five most post-Christian cities in America are all located in New England: Springfield, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; Providence, Rhode Island; Burlington, Vermont; and Boston, Massachusetts.
Only 1-3% of the population attends an evangelical church
In more rural communities, it is not uncommon for there to be only one or no evangelical church at all.
Alliance New England is a Christ-centered, Acts 1:8 family. As a part of this family, you will find community, care, resources, developmental opportunities and challenge.
Our pastors meet together regularly in geographic clusters for purposes of prayer, development, personal connection and collective mission.
Leaders are available to walk alongside you and your church through the ups and downs of ministry and life.
We are a regional district of The Christian & Missionary Alliance, a world-wide global movement more than 6 million strong. There are over 2,000 Alliance churches in the U.S. When you become a part of Alliance New England, you are part of a true movement of God in the world today.
New England is a place of influence.
The Boston-metro area has a global role as an innovation hub – a world leader in higher education, advanced R&D, healthcare and life sciences.
Boston has a highly skilled workforce and is considered a “knowledge capital” city, often ranked in the top ten of the world, and #1 for biotech and pharmaceuticals, and #2 for medical science and nanotechnology.
Over 250,000 students live in the Boston area, with 54 colleges located here.
Four Ivy league schools are located in New England
Students who come to New England for their education go on to become leaders in medicine, tech, education and law. Internationals students
Return to their home countries. Reaching a student with the gospel can have national and global impact for Christ.
New England is incredibly diverse in so many ways.
Four beautiful and unique seasons – all enjoyable in their unique ways and for the variety of recreation they afford
A landscape that ranges from mountain tops to fields & farmland, from deep forests to bustling cityscapes & high-rise skylines, from rugged coastal cliffs to beautiful sandy beaches.
Ethnically diverse cities and urban centers. Among others, Boston, Hartford and Providence are all minority-majority cities.
We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:
Senior Pastor - Madison, CT
Christ Chapel, in Madison CT is seeking a Senior Pastor. Christ Chapel is a part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) and was started as a Bible study in 1986. We are a community of Christ followers whose purpose is to worship God, pursue the Holy Spirit, and lead others to follow Jesus. And we long to bring hope and restoration to this area through Jesus where individuals and families are strengthened, discipleship abounds, and we live in unity.
Madison is located on the Connecticut shoreline of Long Island Sound, halfway between Boston and New York City. Although known for its beautiful beaches and quaint, quintessential New England town center, it is truly a year-round community with much to offer families throughout the year, including a highly rated public school system.
We are seeking a Senior Pastor who is able to passionately communicate the Word of God through preaching and teaching; who can lead, inspire and organize staff and lay leaders while providing vision and discipleship; and who can compassionately shepherd, equip and unite the church body as they seek to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
This position requires a BA, MA or M.Div. in an area of Biblical Studies, Theology or Christian Ministry. Five years’ experience or more as a senior pastor with experience growing or rebuilding churches preferred. Multi-staff experience a plus. Candidates already licensed with the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) are preferred; but all candidates must be able to meet licensing and ordination requirements with the C&MA.
To be considered for this position, please forward your resume and any accompanying materials to the New England District office of the C&MA, attention Shelley Moulton, as listed below.
Youth Pastor - Conway, NH
Journey Church, a vibrant and growing church of 250 located in beautiful Conway, New Hampshire is seeking a dynamic Youth Pastor to join our team! This role is vital to the ministry of our church and will make a real impact on the lives of our youth, our church, and our community.
As our Youth Ministry Pastor, you'll be responsible for scheduling weekly gatherings, selecting biblically sound curriculum for building faith in the life of teens, coordinating leadership training, connecting relationally with the youth, planning events and trips, and providing care for students, their families and for volunteer team members. You'll work hands-on, using and developing skills for project management, event planning, developing leaders and evaluation to ensure long-term ministry health.
In addition to your direct ministry work, you'll also be an active member of our weekly staff team meetings, contributing to planning, awareness, and leadership development. You'll have the chance to work with a great team of like-minded individuals who are all dedicated to serving our church community.
Conway, New Hampshire is a beautiful, four-season destination in the White Mountains and the major commercial and tourism center for the region, drawing people to the mountains for skiing, hiking, climbing and all types of outdoor activities. For residents, it retains its small-town feel and yet has the amenities of a suburban center, with a bustling restaurant and retail scene, good schools, services, and recreation for families.
This position requires a bachelor's degree, certification in ministry or equivalent, as well as some experience working with Youth in the local church context. We are looking for candidates who have a vibrant relationship with Jesus, a collaborative approach and team mentality, and a track record of consistency and reliability.
To be considered for this position, please forward your resume and any accompanying materials to the New England District office of the C&MA, attention Shelley Moulton, as listed below.
Worship Pastor/Director - Conway, NH
Journey Church, a vibrant and growing church of 250 located in beautiful Conway, New Hampshire is seeking a dynamic Worship Pastor to join our team! This role is vital to the ministry of our church and will make a real impact on the lives of our people, our church, and our community.
As our Worship Pastor, you'll be responsible for developing the worship team and oversee all aspects of planning and executing audio and visual elements for our Sunday worship services and special services. You'll recruit and train new worship team members, organize weekly rehearsals, select appropriate songs, and manage equipment used in worship. You'll work hands-on, using and developing skills for project management, event planning, developing leaders and evaluation to ensure long-term ministry health.
In addition to your direct ministry work, you'll also be an active member of our weekly staff team meetings, contributing to planning, awareness, and leadership development. You'll have the chance to work with a great team of like-minded individuals who are all dedicated to serving our church community.
Conway, New Hampshire is a beautiful, four-season destination in the White Mountains and the major commercial and tourism center for the region, drawing people to the mountains for skiing, hiking, climbing and all types of outdoor activities. For residents, it retains its small-town feel and yet has the amenities of a suburban center, with a bustling restaurant and retail scene, good schools, services and recreation for families.
This position requires a bachelor's degree, certification in ministry or equivalent, as well as some experience with worship ministry in the local church context. We are looking for candidates who have a vibrant relationship with Jesus, a collaborative approach and team mentality, and a track record of consistency and reliability.
To be considered for this position, please forward your resume and any accompanying materials to the New England District office of the C&MA, attention Shelley Moulton, as listed below.
Pastoral Residencies
Alliance New England is the regional office of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, which serves 50 churches located throughout the six New England States. Our churches are located in urban, suburban and rural areas; range in size from 30 to 1,200+, worship in multiple languages and approach ministry in a myriad of ways. Yet together they are working to bring the hope of Jesus Christ and the gospel to all parts of the region.
A residency is an opportunity to cultivate the art of pastoral ministry, gain practical experience and develop key skills while serving in a healthy congregation. Through the approximately two-year experience, a resident is immersed in the life and leadership of the church, with the opportunity to support, lead and develop ministries, serving alongside the senior pastor and lay leaders, all while building their foundation for service to Christ and his Church. This is all conducted with great intentionality, but also in a spirit of providing time and opportunity for observation, experiences, mentorship, development and candid feedback. A pastoral resident may focus on a particular ministry area (i.e. working with youth), multiple ministries (i.e. youth & worship) or in generalized pastoral ministry.
Our residencies are compensated positions and some residencies will include housing. Candidates should have a strong calling for pastoral leadership, a passion for helping churches in New England reach the unchurched, and a deep desire for mentored development. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Bible, Pastoral Ministry or other ministry-related field is preferred but not required. All candidates must be able to meet licensing requirements with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. At the completion of the residency, the intention is that the resident would seek and find placement in Alliance New England for further ministry as a staff pastor, lead or solo pastor, or church planter.
For more detailed information regarding our residency program, visit our Residency Page.
To be considered for a residency, please forward your resume and any accompanying materials to Shelley Moulton as listed below.
These are the current open positions within Alliance New England.
To be considered, please forward your resume to Shelley Moulton as listed below.
Please do not contact the church directly unless otherwise noted.
SHELLEY MOULTON
Director, Development & Placement
Alliance New England
PO Box 288
South Easton, MA 02375
shelley@alliancenewengland.org