Community Care Pastor (0.6 FTE)

Fort Garry MB Church (FGMB); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Garry MB Church (FGMB) invites applications for a Community Care Pastor to lead caregiving, foster community integration, and support Life Group ministries while nurturing relationships and pastoral care.

The role includes pastoral visits, coordinating caregiving ministries with volunteers and staff, developing pathways for newcomers to connect, supporting Life Group ministries, and occasional preaching.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus with a passion for faith formation.
• Demonstrated strengths in pastoral care, relationship-building, communication, and teamwork.
• Post-secondary degree in Biblical Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field.
• Minimum three years of ministry leadership experience; credentialed with the MBCM (or willing to enter credentialing).
• Chaplaincy training or relevant pastoral caregiving experience is an asset.
• Willing to become a member of FGMB and affirm the MB Confession of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, visitation, and short-term pastoral counselling.
• Coordinate and equip caregiving ministries in collaboration with volunteer leaders and the pastoral team.
• Develop pathways that help those new to FGMB become connected in the life of the church.
• Support and strengthen Life Group ministries.
• Participate in worship services, congregational life, and occasional preaching.

Skills

Pastoral care

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Biblical Theology degree

Pastoral Ministry degree

Job description

Fort Garry MB Church (FGMB) seeks a Community Care Pastor to provide leadership and support for caregiving, community integration, and life group ministries. This pastor will help nurture a caring church community where people are connected, supported, and encouraged in their faith journey through meaningful relationships and pastoral care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, visitation, and short-term pastoral counselling
• Coordinate and equip caregiving ministries in collaboration with volunteer leaders and the pastoral team
• Develop pathways that help those new to FGMB become connected in the life of the church
• Support and strengthen Life Group ministries
• Participate in worship services, congregational life, and occasional preaching

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus with a passion for faith formation
• Demonstrated strengths in pastoral care, relationship-building, communication, and teamwork
• Post-secondary degree in Biblical Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field
• Minimum three years of ministry leadership experience
  Credentialed with the MBCM (or willing to enter the credentialing process)
• Chaplaincy training or relevant pastoral caregiving experience is an asset
• Willing to become a member of FGMB and affirm the MB Confession of Faith

We recognize that not every candidate will meet all the qualifications. If you feel called to this role and align with our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation

In accordance with the MBCM salary grid.

Requirements

Eligibility to work in Canada and successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.