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Position summary

The Lead Pastor is a spiritual leader, vision-caster, and shepherd of the congregation. They provide biblical preaching and teaching, oversee the spiritual health of the church, and lead the pastoral staff to equip the church in a team approach to ministry. The Lead Pastor works closely with the elders to advance the church’s mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ locally and globally.

Primary responsibilities

• Preaching & teaching (35%): primary preacher; lead and mentor a preaching team; oversee the preaching calendar.
• Vision & spiritual leadership (20%): champion Westwood’s mission, vision, and values; lead strategic planning with the elders.
• Leadership development & staff oversight (20%): supervise pastoral and ministry staff; develop emerging leaders.
• Shepherding & pastoral care (15%): equip elders and leaders in shepherding; provide pastoral and crisis care.
• Governance & administration (10%): serve as ex officio elder; budgeting, policy, and denominational representation.

Qualifications

• Meets the biblical qualifications for elders/pastors (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9).
• Graduate theological training preferred; significant pastoral ministry experience in a multi-staff environment.
• Strong expository preaching, strategic and organizational leadership, team building.
• Affirms the authority of Scripture, the MB Confession of Faith, and Westwood’s mission, vision, values, and bylaws; credentialed or eligible with the BCMB Conference.

Compensation & benefits

• Salary range $75,000–$90,000.
• Health insurance and retirement benefits; ministry expense allowance.
• Paid vacation and study leave; relocation assistance (if applicable).

How to apply

Submit a resume with ministry experience, statement of faith, philosophy of ministry, links to recent sermon recordings, and references to the Lead Pastor Search Team. Posting open until filled.

Position details

• Permanent part-time, 10 hours per week, with additional hours as needed based on external bookings.
• Reports to the Director of Ministry Mobilization and Administration.
• $24.00 per hour, plus paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays).
• Open to combining part-time roles into a full-time position for candidates with the right skillset.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Manage external bookings and non-ministry internal bookings.
• Track inventory and keep the facility stocked with janitorial and kitchen supplies.
• Recruit, train and support team members to assist in this ministry.
• Ensure external invoices are sent; resolve technical issues for rentals.
• Create and maintain process documentation; back up other support staff as needed.

Who thrives in this role

• Loves Jesus, has a genuine heart for the local church, and views administrative work as ministry.
• Adept at juggling tasks, prioritizing demands, and managing schedules.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• In agreement with the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith and Westwood’s mission, vision, and values.

How to apply

Submit your cover letter, testimony, and resume to holly@westwoodchurch.ca. Posting open until filled.