Pastor

Position: Full Time Pastor
Location: Downtown Toronto (St. James Park)

First Baptist Church Ingersoll is seeking a Pastor to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to the congregants of the church. We are a church that values biblical teaching, practical discipleship and meaningful relationships. Worship services feature a contemporary style that blends meaningful Scripture-based preaching, music, and prayer.

Overview of Church and Community
Located in Ingersoll, Ontario, First Baptist is a mid-sized community church with a congregation of about 90 in weekly attendance with a healthy, financially stable ministry that is positioned for continued growth and impact. Services are streamed online and broadcast through Execulink television, extending the church’s reach beyond its physical gathering and into the broader community.

A collaborative staff team that currently includes a part-time Children and Family Staff Member, a part-time Worship Leader, and Administrative Support staff supports the church. Together with dedicated volunteers, they foster ministries that serve children, families, adults, and seniors throughout the congregation.

First Baptist Church Ingersoll is affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec and Canadian Baptist Ministries. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience and will be in alignment with Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec guidelines.

As those within First Baptist Church Ingersoll are equipped to minister to those in our community we will more faithfully reflect our value statement of being “real people reflecting Jesus” (For more information please visit our website, .

Benefits:

Enrollment in Canadian Baptists benefits program, including health, dental, and wellness benefits, and enrollment in our pension plan after 3 months of probationary period with a 6% match on contributions, starting 20 days’ Vacation/year.

Employee Assistance Program (EFAP).

Qualifications and Education Requirements
Requirements:
The successful candidate will be an ordained minister recognized by the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, or another

Christian denomination /Baptist Convention of another country,whose ordination standards are acceptable to the Credentials Committee of Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. The candidate will agree to First Baptist Church Ingersoll statement of faith, core values, and will agree with First Baptist Church Ingersoll theological statements and lifestyles documents.

Education:

Master of Divinity/Theology from a recognized theological institution is preferred.

Status:
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada;
First Baptist Church Ingersoll is not in the position to support a work permit process for any applicant outside of Canada.

Reports to:

Church Leadership Board.

Role and Responsibilities
Core Areas of Responsibility:

Preaching and Teaching

Provide biblically faithful, Christ-centered preaching and teaching that inspires spiritual growth and practical discipleship.

Communicate Scripture with clarity and relevance and connecting to everyday life.

Serve as the primary preacher while equipping others to teach within the life of the church.

Vision and Leadership

Working with existing ministry staff, leadership, and church members the senior pastor prayerfully establishes short and long-term vision for the church.

Foster a culture of mission throughout the church.

Discipleship and Spiritual Formation

Champion discipleship initiatives that encourage spiritual growth across all life stages, from children and youth to adults and seniors.

Equip and empower individuals to grow as followers of Jesus and to serve according to their gifts.

Support and strengthen pathways for faith formation, leadership development, and ministry engagement.

Family and Community Engagement

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