Lead Pastor

Lead Pastor

We are looking for a man in love with Jesus, who is called by God to pastoral ministry, and secondly to Arnold Community Church. The ideal applicant will embrace our Vision, be a person of prayer, desiring the gospel to be clear and fruitful. Their conviction as a leader in discernment is to listen and wait on the Lord until He speaks, and then be obedient no matter the cost, believing that discernment involves the body.

• Is Spirit-filled and led, a team player, loves people
• Enjoys life and being a part of the larger community and church family
• Has an ability to connect with all ages
• Has a willingness to grow and learn
• Has a vision to help build a community that reaches its neighbours
• If married, has a supportive spouse who sees the church as a part of their extended family

• Take the lead in preaching and teaching, developing other preachers
• Serve as member of the elder team:
  • Championing and teaching the Vision Statement
    • Directing our ministries to follow our vision, values and mission
  • Evangelism
  • Keeping our core ministry values in sight (God’s Word, intimacy with God, people, compassionate service, discipleship, risk taking obedience)
  • Reporting to the elder team
  • Encouragement of regular prayer meetings
• Lead the staff and program leaders as a team in accomplishing the vision:
  • Meeting regularly for prayer and planning
  • Training and equipping, calendar and program planning, budgeting, identifying and raising up new leaders, perform regular evaluations with staff
• Work with the deacons, in the pastoral ministry of the body
• Work with the mission team, keeping missions front and center
• Work with the finance team in managing fiscal responsibilities, reporting and budgeting

• The congregation through the elder team

• Preferably a degree from an accredited theological seminary
• 5-10 years of experience in pastoral ministry or related ministry
• Agreement with the BC Mennonite Brethren Conference’s Confession of Faith, and a willingness to be credentialed with the BCMB Conference