Bi-Vocational Part Time Pastor

Position DescriptionHillsburgh Baptist Church (HBC) is seeking a part time, bi-vocational pastor who is flexible and easy going, with the ability to minister to a small church.

A fitting candidate would be a visionary leader with a drive to grow the kingdom of God. Our ideal candidate would be a pastor with a Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) with a drive to serve the Lord through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, evangelism and organizational leadership to our congregation.

We hope that you make it a priority to actively seek the will of God through prayer, have a strong desire to teach, study and live by God's Word.

A desire to be a part of our community is of utmost importance. Our minister would be a sincere and caring person who possesses a heart for God to provide guidance, care and assistance to others.

Our key goals are to reach out to the community and grow the church by showing the love of God. This position opening is tentatively effective beginning of October.

This is a part-time solo pastoral role for an established church in the rural growing community of Hillsburgh, Ontario.Overview of Church and Community : HBC has been a solid presence in the community, serving Christ since .

Hillsburgh is a community of about people, within the town of Erin (11,). Hillsburgh is becoming more diverse with many of its’ population commuting to the GTA.

Our vision is one of hope : providing fellowship, worship, discipleship, Christian education and love through passionate service to the community and beyond.

HBC is located approximately 20-40 minute drive from Guelph, Georgetown, Erin and Orangeville. The church is a small sized congregation of approximately 30-50 people.

Our previous interim pastor left in June to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Chaplain.Mission Statement : REACH OUT TO THE WORLD;

CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER; DISCOVER AND GROW IN CHRIST; HONOUR HIS NAME.Qualifications / Education : We are looking for a person with some ministry experience who is called by God, recognized by CBOQ and is ordained or working towards ordination.

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications : Good communicator, sensitive leader, well organized individual who spends quality time with the Lord and has a sense of humourTrustworthy, Truthful, Loyal, Enthusiastic, Compatibility, Flexible, Open to New IdeasPreaching, Theology, Discipleship training / teaching, Leadership development, Pastoral Care Giver, Seniors Sensitive, Visiting, Family Ministry, Children, Youth, Adults, Worship, Association & Denomination Work, Inter-Church Co-operationExperience in difficult situations, proven leadership with full spectrum of ages within a church family and providing spiritual leadership within a community-based ministryDenominational Requirements : Strong ties to BCOQ / AssociationMaster of Divinity degree or equivalent Role and Responsibilities : Under the supervision of the Board of Deacons, the Pastor will provide specific support in the following areas : Provide a solid Bible-based preaching and teaching ministry to meet the varied generational needs of the congregation and attract new membersAdminister the OrdinancesEncourage and nurture the spiritual development / discipleship of the congregation through regular Bible studyLead and inspire the church board and congregation in the development / vision and effective operation of program activitiesProvide pastoral support and spiritual care to congregants and their families in times of crisis, ministering to the sick, dying and bereaved and regular visitationConduct weddings, funerals, providing appropriate preparation and supportAs the needs of our church change and grow, so will the role of the Bi-Vocational Pastor, according to God's leading.

Preferred Skills : Ability to explain and apply Scripture to be relevant to our daily lives, preaching, theology, discipleship training / teaching, leadership developmentCommunity-minded - visiting, family ministry, children, youth, adults, worship, connecting - hospital visitation, visits to seniors and others in need association & denomination work, inter-church co-operation Good communicator, sensitive leader, well-organized individual who spends quality time with the Lord and has a sense of humourTrustworthy, truthful, loyal, enthusiastic, compatibility, flexible, open to new ideasGood interpersonal skills and relations for a diverse population Desire to increase church attendance / membershipStrong ties to CBOQ AssociationMaster of Divinity degree or equivalent Use of technology (online services)Musical skill welcomed and encouraged When sending applications, feel free to include a link to a recent video recording of a sermon, if you have one available.