17 D'Arcy Street, Perth, ON K7H 2T9, Perth
First Baptist Church Perth is seeking a part-time pastor who is flexible and easygoing, with the
ability to minister to a small aging congregation that wants to revitalize. A fitting candidate would be a visionary leader with a drive to grow the Kingdom of God. Our ideal candidate would be a pastor who wants to use their experience of preaching, teaching, pastoral care, evangelism and organizational leadership to help our church grow and revitalize in our community. 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 is currently open. This is a part-time solo pastoral role for an aging church wanting to revitalize and grow in the small town community of Perth, Ontario.
Overview of Church and CommunityFBC has been a solid presence in the community, serving Christ for 181 years. Perth is a community of about 20,000 people, 6,000 within the town of Perth itself. Perth is becoming more diverse with many of its population commuting to Ottawa. Our vision is to be a place where people in our community find Jesus: providing fellowship, worship, discipleship, Christian education and love through passionate service to the community and beyond. FBC is located approximately 60 minutes from downtown Ottawa, in a community where the median age is 55 years young. The church is small-sized with an aging congregation of approximately 20 people in regular attendance. Our previous pastor left in Jan. 2022 to serve in the city of Peterborough.
Church Purpose | Mission Statement A church in the heart of Perth with a heart for Perth. A place to belong, a place to believe, a place to become. Qualifications and Education RequirementsWe 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, Compatible, Flexible, Open to New IdeasPreaching, Theology, Discipleship Training/Teaching, Leadership Development, Pastoral Care Giver, Seniors-Sensitive, Visiting, Adults, Worship, Denomination Work, Inter-Church Co-operationExperience in difficult situations, proven leadership with a full spectrum of ages within a church family and providing spiritual leadership within a community-based ministryDenominational Requirements: Strong ties to CBOQRole and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Leadership Board of Management, 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 Pastor, according to God's leading.
Preferred SkillsAbility to explain and apply Scripture to be relevant to our daily lives, preaching, theology, discipleship training/teaching, leadership developmentCommunity-minded: visiting, family ministry, adults, worship, connecting, hospital visitation, visits to seniors and others in need, denomination work, inter-church co-operationGood communicator, sensitive leader, well-organized individual who spends quality time with the Lord and has a sense of humourTrustworthy, truthful, loyal, enthusiastic, compatible, flexible, open to new ideasGood interpersonal skills and relations for a diverse populationDesire to increase church attendance/membershipStrong ties to CBOQUse of technology (online services)Musical skill welcomed and encouragedContact Please send resume and cover letter to: ****** —Attn. Kevin Long, Application Co-ordinator.
When sending applications, feel free to include a link to a recent video recording of a sermon, if you have one available.
Please note that we have pulpit supply organized until June 9, 2024, with a few Sundays needing to be filled. This position could begin after that.
First Baptist Church Perth welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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