Pastor (For Cantonese Congregation)

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

Job summary

A local religious organization in Montreal is seeking a Cantonese pastor/evangelist to lead the Cantonese ministry, fostering spiritual growth through teaching, preaching, and pastoral care. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in theology, be fluent in Cantonese, and possess at least 2 years of pastoral experience. Applicants who understand multiculturalism and have prior experience in Chinese churches will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited seminary with a Bachelor of Theology degree or above.
• At least 2 years of pastoral experience.
• Conversational ability in Mandarin is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pastoring the Cantonese church congregation.
• Supervise Sunday worship and be responsible for the pulpit message.
• Promote and participate in gospel ministry.
• Teach and equip believers.
• Counselling and visiting congregations.
• Provide guidance on relevant ministries.
• Participate in regular meetings of the Deacons’ Council.

Skills

Fluent Cantonese

Working-level English

Counselling skills

Education

Bachelor of Theology degree or above

Job description

We are looking for a Cantonese pastor / evangelist to serve in the Cantonese ministry, building up the spiritual lives of believers through preaching, teaching, training and pastoral care.

Overview of Church and Community

The Montreal Chinese Baptist Church (MCBC) was founded in 1975 and is located in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, north of Chinatown and east of McGill University. Since its establishment, the MCBC has been a central hub for connecting students from nearby universities. In the early 1990s, the church saw a vision for church planting and began its church planting plan in 1995. Two years later, the Montreal West Chinese Baptist Church was established in Ville Saint-Laurent in the north.

Currently, the tri-lingual congregation (Cantonese, Mandarin and English) has a total congregation of about 150 people. The average attendance at Cantonese worship services is about 80 people. The congregation is mainly composed of Chinese immigrants and their descendants. The three churches are led by a Deacon Board, and each church has its own Ministry Committee to oversee Sunday School, Worship, Mission, Fellowship, Care and Children\'s Ministry.

Our mission is primarily to follow Jesus closely, live out the life of Christ, and allow people in Montreal and surrounding areas to know Jesus through us and become his disciples.

Church Purpose | Mission Statement

With united purposes and loving relations, we are committed to evangelize the unreached (especially the Chinese and Asian descent in Montreal and in the world), and equip the saints for effective ministries to glorify our Lord.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited seminary with a Bachelor of Theology degree or above.
• At least 2 years of pastoral experience.
• Speak fluent Cantonese and have working-level English.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for pastoring the Cantonese church congregation
• Supervise Sunday worship and be responsible for the pulpit message
• Promote and participate in gospel ministry
• Teach and equip believers
• Counselling and visiting congregations
• Provide guidance to the Cantonese church on relevant ministries
• Participate in regular meetings of the Deacons’ Council

Preferred Skills

Candidates with the following experience or abilities will be given priority :

• Understand the multiculturalism of Canada or Montreal.
• Pastoral experience in Chinese churches in Canada.
• Have attended or served in a Baptist church.
• Able to converse in Mandarin
• Have counselling training or experience.