Lead Pastor
September 22, 2023
Cedar Grove Church is seeking a Lead Pastor with a vibrant and contagious relationship with Jesus and who displays exceptional pastoral and shepherding skills.
The preferred candidate would display a sincere heart for the lost and marginalized, be committed to the task of the Great Commission and be eager to lead a multi-ethnic, multi generational congregation. This individual would be a good communicator, an active listener and be engaged in the life of the church community.
The Lead Pastor will have healthy and supportive family relationships, and model a balanced professional and personal life. To aid in maintaining spiritual and emotional health, the pastor will be required to engage a godly mentor for the purpose of accountability and continued personal growth. The Lead Pastor will be committed to team leadership, excel at delegation, staff development and congregational discipleship through personal involvement and accessibility.
The preferred candidate would display a sincere heart for the lost and marginalized, be committed to the task of the Great Commission and be eager to lead a multi-ethnic, multi generational congregation. This individual would be a good communicator, an active listener and be engaged in the life of the church community.
The Lead Pastor will have healthy and supportive family relationships, and model a balanced professional and personal life. To aid in maintaining spiritual and emotional health, the pastor will be required to engage a godly mentor for the purpose of accountability and continued personal growth. The Lead Pastor will be committed to team leadership, excel at delegation, staff development and congregational discipleship through personal involvement and accessibility.
FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Preaching / Teaching
- Preach and teach the Word of God to advance our mission to "LOVE GOD, LOVE OTHERS AND LOVE THE LOST"
- Equip and train future preachers and teachers
Leadership / Equipping
- Provide collaborative leadership of the church administration and ministries
- Practice and model inclusive, servant leadership, in the way of Christ
- Lead in equipping / training church members to do the work of the ministry
- Empower the staff and ministry teams to develop strategies, programs, and practices that align with church mission, vision and priorities
- Provide leadership, supervision and encouragement to church staff
Pastoral Care / Shepherding
- Responsible for general oversight of the spiritual welfare of the church
- Focus on building healthy relationships and providing pastoral care with and for church members
- Provide biblical counsel to those facing struggles in life
- Lead in the observance of church ordinances: communion, child dedications, baptisms, weddings and funerals
- Foster a culture of prayer in the church
- Arrange for and conduct the public and regular services
- Represent the church within the greater community at large
- Cooperate with the Baptist Conference of British Columbia and Baptist General Conference in matters of mutual concern
BIBLICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Lead Pastor must meet the leadership qualifications for Elders, as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9.
Specifically:
Specifically:
- Has unquestionable character, walks with integrity and is a model of godliness
- Is sexually pure, self-disciplined, well-organized, and has a forgiving spirit
- Maintains a godly family, is hospitable and is well-respected by non-Christians
- Invests in quality and intentional time with family
- Is a mature Christian who adheres to sound doctrine with deep conviction, skilled in teaching and disciple making
- Is not given to excessive drinking, captive to addictive behaviour of any kind, not a fighter, not quarrelsome, and not covetous
- Is committed to continually progressing in spiritual growth and a personal relationship with Christ.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Adhere to the Statement of Faith of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and BGC
- Biblical training, preferably holding at least a bachelor’s degree in biblical and/or theological studies from an acceptable educational Institution
- Must be ordained or be willing to pursue ordination by the Baptist General Conference of Canada (BGCC).
- Possesses a good understanding of Canadian culture within a multi-cultural context
- Possesses strong communication skills and a good command of the English language
- Have at least 5 years previous pastoral experience in an ongoing church setting
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you believe God might be leading you to take this next step, we would like to hear from you.
Please email or send your resume electronically in PDF format to:
Lead Pastor Transition Team
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
cgtransitionteam@gmail.com
We will confirm receipt of documents and contact candidates to communicate next steps.
The minimum salary for the successful candidate is $70,000 and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is offered. More information will be provided on this at the first interview.
Please email or send your resume electronically in PDF format to:
Lead Pastor Transition Team
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
cgtransitionteam@gmail.com
We will confirm receipt of documents and contact candidates to communicate next steps.
The minimum salary for the successful candidate is $70,000 and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is offered. More information will be provided on this at the first interview.