Senior Pastor

Regent College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebenezer Baptist Church, located in south Vancouver, is searching for a dedicated Senior Pastor to lead a vibrant multi-generational congregation. The ideal candidate will possess a Master of Divinity, have at least five years of pastoral experience, and demonstrate an ability to inspire and nurture a diverse faith community. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring ministry leaders, and fostering a collaborative spirit among church volunteers.

Benefits

Housing in a newly renovated parsonage

Qualifications

• At least five years of lead pastor experience in a multi-staff environment.
• Able to relate to people of all ages.
• Committed to the North American Baptist Conference Statement of Beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach the congregation of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
• Work collaboratively with church leadership and volunteers.
• Encourage and empower members to use their gifts and talents.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Communication

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

SENIOR PASTOR (Full-time) Ebenezer Baptist Church is affiliated with the North American Baptist conference. We are located on the south side of Vancouver, British Columbia, on a main street and we are joined by newcomers to the neighborhood each each week who are searching for a place to worship. We are a multi-generational, multi-cultural congregation of about 130 – 150 people.

We are prayerfully searching for a Senior Pastor who is an experienced preacher, teacher, leader and shepherd who is able to minister to the congregational family of Ebenezer Baptist Church in various capacities. We desire a leader who will work collaboratively with church leadership and volunteers to clearly communicate and execute our mission, which is winning and building life long followers of Christ. We also expect our pastor to demonstrate a strong ability to relate to people of all ages and to be fully committed to the North American Baptist Conference Statement of Beliefs. Your pastoral gifting and experience enable you to encourage, inspire and empower God’s people to use their gifts and talents both at Ebenezer Baptist Church and in their communities. You model and practice the healthy, self-confident, humble servant’s heart of our Lord. You are committed to be a person who motivates and trains ministry leaders and volunteers, models the application of God’s word to one’s personal life and lives an exemplary life based on clear biblical principles. We invite pastoral candidates to visit our website, www.rockofhelp.com, for details pertaining to our mission, vision, values and current ministries.

The successful candidate should have a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from an evangelical seminary. At least five years of lead pastor experience in a multi-staff environment is desired. Remuneration will be based on experience and education and may include housing in a newly renovated 3 bedroom parsonage on the church property.

Please prayerfully consider this position and your fit with Ebenezer Baptist Church and then email your resume, cover letter and links to online sermons to [e-mail]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted further.