Lead Pastor

Briercrest College and Seminary; Mission; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established church is seeking a dedicated Lead Pastor to guide a small, vibrant congregation in a rural setting. This role emphasizes faithful expository preaching and teaching, fostering discipleship, and providing pastoral care. The ideal candidate will lead spiritual initiatives, mentor leaders, and engage with the community, all while living on-site with housing provided. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about nurturing faith and building strong relationships within the church and beyond. Join a supportive environment where your leadership can make a lasting impact on the lives of many.

Benefits

Housing provided

Utilities included

Supportive community

Opportunity for spiritual growth

Qualifications

• Professes faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrates it in ministry.
• Fulfills biblical qualifications of an elder.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership through preaching, teaching, and visitation.
• Build relationships within the congregation and community.

Skills

Expository preaching

Biblical teaching

Discipleship

Pastoral care

Leadership

Prayer

Education

Theological degree

Pastoral training

Job description

Lead Pastor

The Avonglen Gospel Mission
Pastoral Ministry Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time pastor who is committed to faithful expository preaching and teaching of the Bible and making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Church Profile

We are a Bible-believing, non-denominational country church located in eastern Alberta, 24 kilometers northeast of Irma, AB, and 30 kilometers northwest of Wainwright, AB. We are a small congregation with a mix of older members, singles, and young families. Attendance is approximately 30-65. Currently, we have the following ministries: Sunday morning worship services, children's church ministry, mid-week Bible study and prayer, junior youth group, ladies' Bible study, outreach to seniors' lodges and long-term care facilities in Wainwright, and support of missionaries serving in Canada and overseas. Housing and utilities are provided on the church grounds.

Qualifications

1. Professes faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord and demonstrates this in personal life and ministry
2. Fulfills the biblical qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7/Titus 1:6-9)
3. In full agreement with the doctrinal statement and constitution of the Avonglen Gospel Mission
4. Faithful in prayer
5. Educational requirements: theological degree or pastoral training from an evangelical college or seminary

Responsibilities

1. Provide spiritual leadership to the church, in conjunction with the elders, through preaching, teaching, visitation, prayer, and intercession (2 Timothy 4:2-5)
2. Provide biblical counsel and pastoral care
3. Build relationships within the congregation and community
4. Train and mentor leaders

Details

Location: Irma, AB, Canada
Employer: Avonglen Church
Job Type: Full Time
Pay Type: Salary
Posted/Updated On: 2/4/2025 9:38:00 AM
Categories: Pastor - Senior, Pastor - Interim