English Pastor

Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent church is seeking a passionate and mature Pastor to lead its English-speaking congregation. The role entails preaching, teaching, and overseeing youth and post-secondary ministry, while fostering unity among multilingual congregations. Ideal candidates will possess a Master of Divinity and strong leadership skills, and be eager to engage in discipleship within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry.
• Experience in multicultural and/or multilingual ministry contexts.
• Strong relational skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach regularly in the English congregation.
• Provide spiritual care and discipleship for English-speaking members.
• Engage in leadership development and mentoring of lay leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Discipleship

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and spiritually mature Pastor to shepherd our English-speaking congregation with responsibility for youth and post-secondary ministry, and also share preaching, teaching and pastoral care duties. The ideal candidate will be gifted in preaching and teaching, relational in pastoral care, and enthusiastic about intergenerational and intercultural ministry.

Overview of Church and Community

North Toronto Chinese Baptist Church (https://ntcbc.org/ ) is a trilingual church, serving English, Cantonese 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A Master of Divinity (M Div.) or its equivalent in theological education from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited institution.
• Experience in multicultural and/or multilingual ministry contexts.
• Strong leadership, discipleship, and communication skills.
• Able to work in a team and adapt to a diverse church environment.
• Eligible to work in Canada

Role and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Preach and teach regularly in the English congregation
• Provide spiritual care and discipleship for English-speaking members (youth, young adults, adults)
• Collaborate with English pastoral team and lay leaders in English Ministry oversight in ministries such as small groups, Christian education, worship and evangelism
• Provide ministry oversight to the Youth and Post-Secondary Ministry
• Support the integration and unity of all language congregations
• Engage in leadership development and mentoring of lay leaders

Contact

Interested applicants and for those that would like to learn more, please contact the Pastoral Search Committee at [e-mail] with a cover letter and your resume of ministry experience.

Lead Pastor 411 Gilbert Street East Whitby, ON L1N 1R6, 411 Gilbert St E, Whitby, ON L1N 1R6