Senior Pastor

Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Pastor to lead a vibrant, trilingual congregation. This role requires a deep theological foundation, cultural awareness, and strong relational skills to effectively shepherd a diverse community. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to unity within diversity, fostering collaboration across language ministries. Responsibilities include empowering ministry teams, engaging with the local community, and leading outreach initiatives. If you are passionate about making disciples and serving communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of ministry experience in a leading role.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent from an ATS accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd a diverse, trilingual congregation toward the church's vision.
• Lead initiatives that connect different language congregations.

Skills

Theological grounding

Cultural understanding

Relational wisdom

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin

Empathy and compassion

Leadership

Education

Master of Divinity (M Div.)

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Senior Pastor with a combination of theological grounding, cultural understanding, relational wisdom, and organizational skills to effectively shepherd a diverse, trilingual congregation toward our stated vision and mission.

Overview of Church and Community

North Toronto Chinese Baptist Church ( https://ntcbc.org/ ) is a trilingual church, serving Cantonese, English and Mandarin-speaking congregations. Our identity is one church with three language congregations. In accordance with the teachings of the Bible, this church, with Christ as its head, leads people to the Lord, builds up believers, connects members, and accomplishes the mission entrusted by Jesus Christ.

Church Purpose | Mission Statement

Our Vision

To build a Christ-centered, trilingual, disciple-making Church.

Our Mission

To equip and mobilize believers to extend the mission of Jesus to all people groups by making disciples, planting churches, and serving their communities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 10+ years of ministry experience in a leading role, preferably in a multi-cultural and pastoral team setting.
• A Master of Divinity (M Div.) or its equivalent in theological education from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited institution.
• Languages: can speak and preach in at least one Chinese language (Cantonese/Mandarin) and in English.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Strong Theological Foundation and Vision Alignment

• Gospel-Centered Vision: A deep commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ as the unifying center of all ministries.
• Doctrinal Consistency: Ability to lead from a consistent theological foundation that aligns with the church’s Statement of Faith ( https://ntcbc.org/en/statement-of-faith/ ), ensuring theological unity across language ministries.

2. Unified Vision of the Church Body

• Commitment to a One-Church Vision: A deep conviction for unity within diversity, fostering the one-church vision while respecting each congregation’s uniqueness and a clear articulation of the church’s three-in-one vision.
• Bridge-Building Leadership: Skilled in shepherding the leadership in connecting the different language congregations through shared initiatives, collaborative worship, and other creative measures.

3. Multilingual and Multicultural Competence

• Language Skills: Fluency in English and in either Cantonese or Mandarin.

Cultural Awareness: An appreciation of cultural nuances within each language group and an understanding of how culture shapes perspectives on faith, worship, and community.

Inclusive Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and inclusively across different languages and cultures.

4. Leadership and Vision

• Visionary: Ability to articulate and cast a clear vision that aligns with the church’s mission of unity and collaboration across the different language congregations.
• Empowerment of Ministry Teams: A collaborative approach to leadership that involves equipping and empowering Pastors, Deacons, and lay leaders across the language ministries to work together as one body.

5. Pastoral Heart

• Empathy and Compassion: Leading the pastoral team to provide an empathetic, approachable demeanor that resonates with congregants from different backgrounds with spiritual needs.
• Accessibility: Being approachable and available to the congregation.

6. Missional Mindset

• Commitment to Discipleship: Leading the pastoral team to focus on equipping congregants to grow in their faith and share the gospel across cultures, creating opportunities for collaborative outreach to the wider community.
• Community Connection: Active engagement with the local community, advocating for outreach events and partnerships that reflect the church’s unity and mission.
• Global Mission: Active engagement and partnership with missionaries and mission institutes.

Contact

To Apply:

Interested applicants and for those that would like to learn more, please contact the Intern Pastor at 41 Malabar Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4A6, Sault Ste. Marie.