Interim Pastor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim pastor to lead a friendly and active congregation. This role involves preparing engaging sermons, planning worship services, and working closely with church leadership to foster spiritual growth and community outreach. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree from a recognized seminary and demonstrate a heart for service, prayer, and community engagement. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of congregants and the wider community, especially during a time of change and growth. If you are passionate about guiding others in their faith journey, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience is essential for this role.
• A Master’s Degree from a recognized seminary or college is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly services and provide worship leadership.
• Prepare and deliver weekly sermons for the congregation.
• Visit and counsel congregants in coordination with the Board of Deacons.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Biblical Teaching

Active Listening

Community Engagement

Flexibility and Understanding

Education

Master’s Degree from a recognized seminary or college

Job description

We seek an interim pastor for a friendly and active congregation. The individual would display a Christ-like spirit and a devotion for service, prayer, and worship. He/she would prepare biblical and relatable sermons for the congregation as well as work alongside the leadership as we seek to create disciples and reach out to the community.

Overview of Church and Community

First Baptist Church is located in Simcoe, in Norfolk County, with a population of approx 16,000. It serves as a hub for smaller communities in the area. The median age of the population is 50. There are two high schools and a branch of Fanshawe College. First Baptist church is actively involved in the community through its partnership with Church Out Serving, an inter-denominational organization which seeks to serve the community, especially those who are food insecure and unhoused.

Church Purpose | Mission Statement

As a Christian church, we exist to honour God by helping local people worship God, grow spiritually, serve others, and reach their communities and the world with the message and love of Jesus Christ.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Previous leadership experience
• A Master’s Degree from a recognized seminary or college
• Good standing with the CBOQ referred
• Police Check

Role and Responsibilities

• Plan weekly services, co-ordinating with music director; provide worship leadership with lay worship leaders. Includes leading monthly communion services and special services such as Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
• Prepare and deliver weekly sermons.
• In co-ordination with Board of Deacons, visits, encourage, and counsel congregants.
• Support and encourage lay leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Clearly present the gospel and biblical teaching.
• Committed to the care of the congregation and a heart for the people of the community.
• Ability to listen actively to others and demonstrate wisdom, humility, and love.
• Be comfortable with a diverse group of individuals.
• Be flexible and understanding with our congregation as we navigate a time of change.

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