Lead Pastor
Job Description

Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church
18 Ferndale Road, Lion's Head, ON  N0H 1Z0

Job Title: Lead Pastor

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Job Purpose: The Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church in Lions Head, ON, is looking for a full-time pastor to help lead and guide the church; collectively and corporately, towards achieving the purpose of
bringing glory to God by:

•  Praising and thanking Almighty God,

        Ps 95:1-6, 1 Chron. 16:34, Heb. 13:15

•  Loving Him and neighbours,

        Matt. 22:31-39, John 13:34-35

•  Making disciples,

        Matt. 28:19-29, Rom. 10:14-15

•  Bringing the news of Jesus Christ to the world, and

        Mark 16:15, Luke 8:1, Matt. 24:14

•  Building each other up in the faith.

        1 Thess. 5:11-18, Eph. 4:29

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• A diploma, or higher, in Biblical studies or theological training

•  Protestant background; Evangelical

•  Lead pastor experience considered an asset

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Biblical preaching and teaching on Sunday mornings (Titus 1:9, 1 Timothy 3:2)

• Plan Sunday morning services, including coordinating music and various worship teams (Romans

       12:9-12, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ps. 67)

• Visit congregants and minister to shut-ins (1 Thess. 2:5-8, John 15:12-13)

• Ex-Officio board member, requiring attendance to approximately 1 meeting per month as a non-

       voting member

• Collaborate and motivate various ministry teams across the church (Eph. 4:12, 13 & 16, Ps.

       133:1, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

• Oversees Biblical studies and small groups to help guide and provide focus

• Perform weddings, funerals, baptisms, and child dedications

• Attend and support outreach church events

• Additional roles based on the candidate’s interests and skills

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Skills and Abilities

• Collaborative leadership style

• Excellent communication skills, verbal (preaching) and interpersonal

• Sound Biblical knowledge

• Conflict resolution skills considered an asset

• Music appreciation

Qualities and Attributes:

• Team player

• Approachable

• Compassionate, Empathetic listener

• Encouraging

• Servant heart

• Growth mindset

Working Conditions:

• Flexible, 5-day, 40-hour work week

Report Structure:

• Lead of church staff

• Monthly reports to Board of Governors, staff relations

Salary range and benefits:

• $38,500 plus $10,000 living support (Pastoral experience compensated)

• Health and dental plan

• Group health insurance and pension

The Community:

See community profile for a description of the community from Northern Bruce Peninsula