Pastor – Zion Baptist Church

Vision of Zion Baptist Church
To be a Christ-centered family who reaches people for Jesus, encourages growth and shows his love through action.

Zion Baptist Church is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a Christ-centered individual who is called by God to serve as a pastor.

• To reflect the values and pursue the mission of Zion Baptist Church;
• To preach/teach the Word of God through weekly sermons;
• Serve as ex-officio member on all boards and committees of the church;
• Work in close harmony with the board and ministry leaders to develop vision, mission, strategic planning and outreach opportunities;
• Disciple and shepherd congregants and church leaders to help them pursue growth and leadership development;
• To represent Zion Baptist Church in the community of Terrace, the British Columbia Baptist Association, the Terrace Ministerial and the general public;
• Maintain relationships with commercial neighbours, and community organizations such as the food bank and shelters;
• To fulfill other responsibilities as agreed to in cooperation with the board, including but not limited to weddings, funerals and basic counselling needs.

• To be called by God
• 3–4 years of theological education and training, M.Div preferred
• 3–5 years minimum ministry experience ideally as a solo or senior pastor
• Basic counselling skills
• A personal and vibrant faith in Jesus Christ
• Commitment to the study of the Word and prayer
• Fulfill the biblical qualifications for leadership
• A commitment to the Statement of Beliefs of the BCBA
• Focus on discipleship and spiritual growth
• Commitment to fostering and maintaining relationships

Zion Baptist Church is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices.

For more information, please contact us at 2911 Sparks Street, Terrace, BC V8G 2T4, Canada.