English Pastor - Jobs in Scarborough, ON

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Toronto Swatow Baptist Church (TSBC) is an intergenerational community of Christ-followerslocated in the heart of an immigrant community; Scarborough, Ontario (Suburb of Toronto). Weare looking for a passionate full-time pastor to lead our English congregation (20-30members). TSBC has 100+ members from children to adults, in three congregations (Cantonese,English, and Mandarin). Our vision as a church is to focus upon 4 simple yet compelling lenses:Bible Knowledge + Apologetics, Prayer, Discipleship + Mentorship, and Community Engagement+ People Connections.Our leadership structure consists of a Church Council who serves alongside a Senior Pastor andEnglish Pastor supported with an administrator. The English Pastor and the administratorreport to the Senior Pastor.We have an English congregation (approximately 20-30 members) who are predominantlystudent to early adulthood as the primary age group that has a vibrant Community Groupmodel that has recently been adopted. We have an aging Cantonese congregation balancedwith a core of strong middle-aged committed Christ-followers passionate about serving ourLord. We have an up and coming Mandarin congregation with some exciting ministryopportunities ahead of us as we have seen God working in mighty ways through variouscommunity service activities.requirements1. Mature Christ follower who has a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and adheres to allscriptural teachings (and has been baptized)2. Fully embraces the mission, vision and values of TSBC, recognizing their membership to thechurch, participating in the regular life of the church through all ministries: Worship, Instruction,Fellowship, Evangelism3. A love for people, with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills4. A good understanding of culture and the cross-cultural challenges in a multi-cultural church5. Able to mentor and equip others in a multicultural, multi-staff team environment6. Spiritually gifted in the areas of Leadership, Evangelism, Preaching, Administration7. Prefer three years’ experience serving in an evangelical church context (new seminary graduatesare welcome to apply)8. Bachelor of Theology degree or higher from an accredited theological seminary, preferred9. Proficient in English. Cantonese would be an additional asset but not required.toronto swatow baptist church / 17 gordon avenue toronto ontario M1S 1A6 / tsbc.org / 416.609.1876responsibilities1. Congregational (English) Oversighto Ensuring proper doctrinal and theological teaching and understandingo Collaborate with Senior Pastor and ministries to align with church vision and promote unityo Develop an effective discipleship cultureo Lead and develop strategy for participation of the English congregation in local and globalmissiono Serves as primary contact point for interaction and engagement with other churches,outside agencies and organizations for English congregational activitieso Takes on ultimate responsibility for ministries serving the English congregation2. Pastoral Teamworko Work with the Senior Pastor’s leadership and the staff team to develop and implementministry plans in accordance with church visiono Co-dependently work with the Senior Pastor to provide spiritual care and support to staff toensure health and wholeness in life and ministryo Committed to building healthy team practices and resolution of conflict when necessary3. Worship Ministryo Oversee and give English in congregational direction for worship and pulpit ministrieso Participate regularly in the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, helping to ensure gospelcenteredness and alignment with church vision and directiono Help to assess effectiveness of English worship ministries in regards to content, style,structure and design4. Ministry Groupso Give overall direction to ministry groups in the development of ministry plans for theEnglish congregationo Facilitate collaboration and partnership with the English congregation/ministriesTo apply, please send your (1) cover letter/resume, (2) personal testimony, (3) statement of faith, (4)and any other documents that you feel would be beneficial in consideration of your application to:pastoralsearch@tsbc.orgQuick Apply

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