Lead Pastor

Location: Southwestern Manitoba (Virden)

Lead Pastor – Virden Alliance Church

Position Title:

Lead Pastor

Church Name:  Virden Alliance Church

Location:

Virden, Manitoba, Canada

Denomination:  The Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) in Canada

About Our Church
Virden Alliance Church is a vibrant multi-ethnic member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada.

Mission Statement
To be an authentic and active church, reaching and impacting our community for Christ.

Core Values

Meaningful Worship

Firmly Grounded in Scripture

Evangelism

Training/Discipleship

Encouraging Family

Prayer Focus

Missions Emphasis

Caring Attitude Towards All

Position Summary
The Lead Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader of the congregation, equipping God’s people to carry out works of service (Ephesians 4:11–13). The congregational governance operates within a membership sanctioned complementarian perspective.

Key Responsibilities
Spiritual Leadership

Work alongside current ministry leaders to create intentional pathways for spiritual growth within the church family

Incorporate a variety of discipleship environments, including large group gatherings, small groups, events, and family-based resources

Encourage and equip families to serve beyond the church and engage meaningfully in the broader community

Preaching & Teaching

Provide consistent, biblically grounded preaching

Lead baptism and membership instruction

Oversee and contribute to ongoing teaching ministries within the church

Leadership & Administration

Collaborate with the Board of Elders to set ministry direction and overall vision

Collaborate with ministry leaders, assist in mentorship of volunteers to grow in spiritual gifting

Provide oversight for church staff and volunteers

Coordinate worship services in partnership with worship leaders

Stay informed on trends in family ministry, especially in engaging younger generations

Provide visionary leadership to ministry teams

Represent the church at District forums and local ministerial associations

Pastoral Care

Model care, compassion and shepherding in a multi-generational congregation

Help cultivate a culture of care

Create opportunities for connection and community

Participate in pastoral visitation including hospital and long-term care

Engage compassionately with transient individuals

Provide scripturally grounded counsel in real life environments

Mission & Outreach

Champion local and global missions

Be active in the community

Collaborate with local ministry partners

Qualifications
Spiritual & Personal

A clear calling to ministry

Demonstrated gifting in preaching, teaching, leadership, discipleship, and hospitality

A committed follower of Jesus Christ, modelling essentials of prayer and spiritual growth

A life marked by integrity and spiritual maturity, grounded in conviction to Biblical truth

Demonstrates scripturally based family life priorities

An encourager living out humility

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in theology or ministry

Candidates with previous positive pastoral experience preferred

Eligible for licensing with The Alliance Canada

Willing to complete ordination

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and organizational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Expectations & Accountability

Reports to the Board of Elders and District Superintendent

Commits to ongoing development towards personal growth in ministry education and potential creative ministry approaches

Provides direction to staff

Compensation & Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience according to Midwest District guidelines.

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