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The Kenmore Alliance Church, located in Tonawanda, NY and founded in 1915 in Buffalo, is affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA). The church spans over 7 acres and attracts a diverse congregation of more than 500 attendees, with a staff of about 15 employees. Its primary mission is to glorify God by creating disciples of Jesus Christ who, in turn, make more disciples. Potential candidates should have spiritual values and convictions that are consistent with the church’s mission.
See our Church Profile for more information

While we do not have a long-term solution for Lead Pastor or Youth Pastor, we currently have interims either in place or coming soon. Once we have stabilized and determined who and what we really need in these roles, we will re-post and begin the search process. 
Worship Leader (Part-Time)
Responsibilities:
Sunday
  • Plan and help to administer the overall flow of the corporate worship services at KAC in conjunction with the preaching pastor and AV Coordinator.
  • Choose Biblically based and congregational-appropriate songs for each service that lead people into worship and prepare hearts to hear God’s Word.
  • Run weekly rehearsals in conjunction with the Technical Manager to prepare the team for Sunday worship services.
Administrative
  • Manage and maintain regular communication with the band members, vocalists, and AV Teams.
  • Maintain the monthly worship band member team schedule and make sure proper and sufficient personnel is available for each service. Scheduling (Band members)
  • Maintain current catalog of music in the Planning Center database and provide chord sheets, piano sheet music, and recordings for every song.
  • Offer training opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists to improve overall musicianship through conferences, resources, individual evaluations, etc.
  • Train new worship leaders and encourage all team members in their individual giftings.
  • Attend weekly ministry and/or monthly staff meetings.
  • Oversee the Worship Committee to guide the musical and ministerial direction of the ministry and to interview and/or audition prospective team members.
  • Provide pastoral care for the worship team.
  • Oversee the worship ministry budget and spending. Support admin. Budget with Worship cost.
  • Plan team gatherings throughout the year to promote team unity and demonstrate appreciation for all volunteers.
  • Assist with youth Worship Team
  Special Services
  • Assist Pastor/Ministry Leader in planning, and implementing, special events (i.e., funerals, weddings, worship nights, prayer nights, etc.) outside of Sunday worship services when available.
Work Schedule:
  • Chair worship meetings
  • Attend staff meetings
  • Lead mid-week rehearsal
  • Sunday services
To apply, email resume and cover letter to carolyn@kenmorealliance.com
Compassion Ministries Associate
Hours:  10-15 hours per week
Wage:  $15/hour
Reports To: Compassion Outreach Director

Position Description
  • The Compassion Ministry Associate must be an independent, self-motivated worker that can “see a need, fill a need” and assist the compassion ministry volunteers and Director with moving, organizing, administrative, and other tasks as needed. Growth potential in ministry admin and oversight if desired.

Description of Duties:
  • Have a vehicle and be able to assist with pick up and drop off of large weekly donations as needed.
  • Stock/restock donation bags as needed for Clothe Me Co-Op volunteers.
  • Assist compassion ministry volunteers with moving and lifting of bins, bags, and boxes as needed.
  • Take marked gear, toys, off season bins, etc. to/from the attic or outside pod for storage as needed; and bring in needed items/supplies.
  • Sort & tag incoming shoe donations weekly.
  • Assist with moving, set-up, and tear down of Clothe Me Co-Op distributions and special project events.
  • Attend and help at monthly Clothe Me Co-Op and/or other compassion ministries outreach events.
  • Assist with Clothe Me Co-Op seasonal and special service projects as necessary.
  • Help with organization and administrative duties of compassion ministries as gifting and time allows.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and navigate stairs.
  • Agree to our Statement of Faith and operate by our Code of Conduct.
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills.

If interested or have questions, send your resume to  rebecca.henderson@kenmorealliance.com