Senior Pastor

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

Job summary

A local community church in York Region, Ontario is seeking a Senior Pastor to provide scripture-based preaching and leadership, ensuring the spiritual formation of the congregation. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity degree, experience in ministry, and a passion for community outreach. The role includes leading worship services, fostering prayer life, and offering pastoral care. The church emphasizes inclusivity and support for local and international missions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Christian ministry and leadership.
• Agreement with the church’s articles of faith.
• Willingness to seek credentials with CBOQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sunday worship services including various important ceremonies.
• Encourage prayer life within the church community.
• Motivate congregation to grow in Biblical understanding.
• Provide care and pastoral support to those in need.

Skills

Communication skills

Relational skills

Leadership

Biblical knowledge

Compassion

Education

Master of Divinity degree

Job description

The Senior Pastor of Markham Baptist Church is responsible to provide scripture-based preaching, worship, leadership, and shepherding for the spiritual formation of the congregation. They should relate well to the adults of all ages, children and youth of the church. They must be approachable, compassionate, reliable, and a good communicator.

Overview of Church and Community

Markham Baptist Church is located in a residential area within the suburban community of Markham, Ontario. We are closely tied to our community and local missions, supporting a weekly pizza lunch drop-in for the high school students across the street from us, our local food bank, newcomers to Canada, teens in crisis (360 Kids), and those in need of pregnancy care (RISE Support Centre) among others. Our Sunday morning church service has an attendance of about 60-80 people between our in-person service and those who watch online. We represent a wide diversity of ages, cultures, and languages and strive to be as inclusive as possible.

Church Purpose | Mission Statement

Through the Holy Spirit, we seek to worship God, become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ and invite others to join us in this life-changing experience. Our goal is to know Christ and make Him known.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Markham Baptist Church seeks a candidate with a Master of Divinity degree and experience in Christian ministry and leadership. It is expected that the successful candidate will be in agreement with Markham Baptist Church’s articles of faith and its foundations for ministry. Additionally, the candidate must have or be willing to seek credentials with CBOQ.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Worship

The Senior Pastor will be able to convey the truth and implications of the gospel relevant to people’s lives. This will be achieved in various ways but will be evident primarily during Sunday services. The successful candidate will lead the planning of Sunday worship services as a central and unifying event in the life of Markham Baptist Church. This will involve celebrating the Lord’s Supper regularly; baptizing believers; dedicating children and their parents to the Lord’s service; and officiating at weddings and funerals.

2. Prayer

The Senior Pastor at Markham Baptist Church should be a person of prayer. The successful candidate will call the church community to prayer and actively participate in the prayer life of the church.

3. Equipping

The Senior Pastor will motivate the congregation to grow and become students of the Bible. The successful candidate will help develop leadership from within the congregation by identifying areas of giftedness and skill and then help congregants develop those gifts for the glory of God, the edification of the church, and the expansion of God’s kingdom.

4. Caring

The Senior Pastor will be a skilled practitioner in the care of people. The successful candidate will do this by identifying those who are in need and provide biblical care with grace, truth, and compassion. This will include visitation and informal counselling.

The Senior Pastor will emphasize the preaching of the gospel and acts of mercy both locally and internationally. The successful candidate will desire to see the gospel impact the lives of those in the Markham area and around the world.

The Senior Pastor will be accountable for supporting and unifying ministry teams, staff, and volunteers around the church’s mission. As Senior Pastor, they will be expected to play a supervisory role for other staff members. The successful candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills in both public and private settings.