Lead Pastor

The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada affiliated Bethel church in Ladysmith seeks a Lead Pastor to provide spiritual, pastoral, and organizational leadership to the congregation, staff and volunteers. In partnership with the Board, you will guide the church toward spiritual health, relational unity, and missional impact while upholding PAOC ethics and doctrine.

Formal theological training and PAOC credentials are required; ordained members in good standing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Credentials with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.
• Deep knowledge of scripture with clear teaching.
• Ability to shepherd and counsel individuals and groups.
• Equip leaders and strengthen ministries.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, pastoral, and organizational leadership to the congregation, staff and volunteers.
• Uphold Bethel's mission of biblically grounded teaching, authentic community, worship, and Spirit-led discipleship.
• Lead in partnership with the Board to guide spiritual health, relational unity, and missional impact; accountable to PAOC.
• Oversee planning and implementation of church ministry programs.
• Serve as chief executive officer for day-to-day operations and governance.
• Lead a clear discipleship strategy to mature believers from newcomers to mature followers of Christ.

Skills

Credentials with PAOC

Pastoral care

Leadership ability

Discipleship planning

Teaching Scripture

Church governance

Education

Formal theological training

Ordained by PAOC

Life-long learner

Spiritual learning communities

Job description

• Provide spiritual, pastoral, and organizational leadership to the congregation, staff and ministry volunteers.
• This role exists to uphold Bethel's mission of fostering biblical teaching, authentic community, meaningful worship, and Spirit-led discipleship.
• The lead Pastor works in partnership with the Board to guide the church toward spiritual health, relational unity, and missional impact and accountable to the District Superintendent of the PAOC in matters of ministerial ethics, moral purity, doctrine and issues of affiliation with our fellowship.
• Biblical qualifications: Mat. 28:19-20, 1 Tim. 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9, 1Pet. 5:2-4.
• To serve as chief executive officer of the church with regard to day-to-day operations, correspondence, government and legal matters pertaining to the assembly.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of all church ministry programs.
• Further job description availableSalary Range$60,000 to $75,000 depending on education and experience

Required Skills

• Hold or be eligible for credentials with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
• Demonstrate a deep love for Scripture and a commitment to preaching and teaching God's Word with clarity, accuracy, and practical application.
• Meet Biblical qualifications 1Tim 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5- Possess strong skills in Pastoral care and counselling,
• The ability to equip and raise leaders within the congregation
• Support and strengthen existing ministries such as Celebrate Recovery, Groups, Prayer, and Hospitality
• Lead the church in a clear, intentional discipleship strategy that helps people grow from new believers to mature followers of Christ.

Education Required

• Possess formal theological training.
• Ordained by and in good standing with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.
• One who is a life-long learner.
• One who participates regularly in spiritual learning communities.