Lead Pastor

Location

Ontario | Canada

Job description

Christian Fellowship Church is currently accepting applications for the position of Pastor. This fellowship of believers is seeking a man who sees pastoral ministry as a calling rather than a career and who wishes to further God's kingdom. The Pastor provides Bible-based spiritual leadership for the congregation through preaching, counselling, visiting, evangelizing, discipling, administering the sacraments, engaging in outreach, and performing weddings and funerals.  The Pastor is a member, within the limits of legislated guidelines, of the Church Board and Elders and is accountable to these groups. In addition to having a strong commitment to Jesus Christ and a sincere love for people, the successful candidate will have completed formal theological training and have several years of pastoral experience.  

Specific Job Duties:

• The Pastor is responsible for:
• Coordinating and conducting Sunday worship services;
• Overseeing and assisting in weekly Bible studies and prayer meetings;
• Administering baptism and communion;
• Conducting premarital counselling prior to performing weddings;
• Providing confidential pastoral counselling (the Pastor is bound by a seal of confession in regard to all counselling);
• Visiting Church members and attendees on a regular basis;
• Coordinating and overseeing evangelistic outreaches including Church retreats;
• Attending Church Board meetings, congregational meetings, committee meetings and other relevant Church meetings, as an ex-officio, time permitting;
• Conducting confirmation/baptism classes; 
• Supporting youth ministry
• Providing Christian guidance, support and training; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their résumé, cover letter and statement of Faith/Testimony via email to:   [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest.  We will, however, only be in contact with those who will be interviewed.

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