Calls and Job Opportunities
Come Join Us in the Land of the Midnight Sun!
Not to brag, but Alaska is the most incredible place to live.
Alaska never fails to surprise its visitors. Sure we have incredible mountains (including Denali, North America’s tallest), untouched forests and rainforests, vast tundra, and the dancing wonder of the aurora borealis. But we also have one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, the most diverse schools and neighborhoods in the country, vibrant Alaska Native arts and culture, symphonies & theater, award-winning craft breweries & cideries, world-renowned skiing, and incredible restaurants (Fairbanks’s culinary scene even earned a glowing Food & Wine article). We are also obsessed with pizza, coffee, ice cream, and showing you the real color of salmon.
And it could be calling you!
God is certainly living, moving, and present in all of our communities whether in urban Anchorage & Fairbanks or village-sized Gambell & Nuiqsut. For the adventurous, the curious, and those willing to stretch and grow, we welcome you to find your call in the Great Land.
Open Calls
Pastor (Installed)
University Community Presbyterian Church
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
https://ucpcfairbanks.org/ | Job Profile Here | MDP Here | Apply Here
University Community Presbyterian Church (UCPC) is a community of Christians who believe in the authority of the Bible, the sovereignty of God, the power of the Holy Spirit and the saving grace extended to us through Jesus Christ. We are theologically, politically, and social diverse, reflecting the unusual collection of people that make up Fairbanks. Our faith community has existed here for over 75 years. We strive to be known as a loving and accepting fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ as Lord. As a Matthew 25 congregation, we believe that we are called to be Jesus's hands and feet to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, help the sick, and care for the oppressed. We are also an Earth Care congregation, which informs how we conduct our lives and operate our facility.
Pastor (Installed)
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
We believe ministry happens most powerfully in the everyday spaces of life: when meals are shared, burdens are carried together, prayers are spoken aloud, and no one is left to walk alone. Within our church, we strive to create a welcoming and grace-filled environment where people are known by name, supported in times of struggle, and celebrated in times of joy. Our commitment to supporting our youth and multigenerational ministry reflects our conviction that every person matters, every story is sacred, and every person’s spiritual gifts have a place in the body of Christ.
Pastor (Installed)
Eagle River Presbyterian Church
Location: Eagle River, Alaska
https://www.erpresbyterian.org/ | Job Profile Here | Apply Here
We are an open and welcoming community of faith, shaped by worship, prayer, and discipleship. We seek to celebrate God's love and bear witness to it through service, outreach, and relationships. Because God's love is for all people, Eagle River Presbyterian Church strives to be a faithful and hopeful presence in our community and beyond.
We seek a pastor who will:
provide strong, biblically-based preaching and teaching that will appeal to a broad audience and foster spiritual growth.
lead and inspire both the Session and Congregation in the effective operation of a broad range of programs to support the church’s mission.
support the community outreach programs of the Church, such as the Eagle River Food Pantry and Alcoholics Anonymous programs.
keep office hours for counseling and pastoral support, which can include visits to local hospitals or to shut-ins.
Calls in our Region
Alaska is also great because we have great neighbors. Despite being home to over 11 million people, the Pacific Northwest tends to be forgotten as seminarians, pastors, and others discern calls. Our closest neighboring presbyteries cover Southeast Alaska, Washington state, western and central Oregon, and northern Idaho. We all share a love of nature, a deep well of indigenous wisdom, and a joyful weirdness. Oh, and an obsession over coffee!
While you’re discerning our open positions, we encourage you to also peruse the job boards of our neighbors linked below. There’s a little something for everyone whether you are seeking a full-time pastor position, supply opportunities, and even alternative ministries.
Interim/Transitional Pastor
United Protestant Church
Location: Palmer, Alaska
https://palmerlogchurch.org/ | Job Profile Here | Apply Here
Do you have an adventurous spirit that yearns to serve God surrounded by the beauty of his world? Is God calling you to guide an amazing group of Alaskans in their quest to find a new pastor?
You might be just the person that we are waiting to welcome into our multi-generational, politically diverse congregation. We live out our mission of "Serving Christ Together" in all that we do. Our building is a very busy hub of activity for so many organizations from AA to Girl Scouts to a Farmer's Market. We are also busy supporting many ministries in our local community.
In addition to working with all of us in serving God, you can experience all that He has blessed us with here in Alaska: everything from hiking to skiing to soaking up the midnight sun. It is all right outside your door. The best part is the town of Palmer with its small-town local events and all of the amenities of stores, doctors, schools, restaurants, etc. Guess what? We have a very historic manse that you can call home! No igloo for you!
If all of this sounds like an adventure God is nudging you to apply for, we would love to meet you!