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Pastoral Intern in Youth and Young Adult in English Ministry

Pastoral Intern in Youth and Young Adult in English Ministry

Company: Mississauga Chinese Baptist Church (MCBC)
Contact Person: David Lai
Location/Address:
5220 Creekbank Road
Mississauga, Ontario , L4W1X1
Phone: 905-238-9121
Website: https://themcbc.ca/  

Position Description

MCBC is a dynamic church in the Greater Toronto Area constituted with English, Cantonese, and Mandarin congregations. There are approximately 150 regular attendees in the English congregation of diverse cultures, including youths in high school, university students and young adults.

We are seeking a Pastoral Intern who:

  • Exhibits a passion for God and has a Christ-like Spirit;
  • Has a heart and calling for youth and young adult ministry;
  • Demonstrates leadership, maturity and the ability to work in a team;
  • Responds effectively to the needs of youths and young adults in the church;
  • Teaches and nurtures the flock effectively with the word of God and lives a life consistent with his/her teachings, therefore being a Godly role model;
  • Equips and empowers our young leaders and develops new leaders; and
  • Reaches out to youth and young adults in our community in new and meaningful ways in response to the Great Commission of Christ and makes more disciples.

Qualified candidates should be enrolled in a Biblical Studies/Theology program in an evangelical seminary of good standing, and could be either at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants shall be sincerely preparing to enter into full-time Christian ministry after graduation and shall be in agreement with generally held Baptist beliefs. Experience in youth and young adults ministry will be an asset, more importantly the sincerity to minister to the young people.

This is a contract position with a mutually agreed term that can range from six months to a year; depending on availability of the applicant and subject to approval of the Deacon Board. While the initial contract may be a mean to fulfill part of the seminary requirement for the study program, it is the Church's intent to explore long term ministry opportunities with seminary students who are gifted in youth ministry and have God's calling to serve Him.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Providing spiritual leadership and guidance to the youth and young adults through delivering God’s message and teaching God’s Word;
  • Serving cooperatively with the pastoral team and under the leadership of the English Lead Pastor, and ultimately reporting to the Deacon Board;
  • Taking charge of specific ministries as assigned by the Pastoral Council, the English Lead Pastor and/or Deacon Board;
  • Supporting the English Worship Service together with the English Worship Chair, making the gospel plain, clear and relevant to people’s lives;
  • Participating in the fellowship committees and provide support to small groups where appropriate;
  • Building up the spiritual lives of believers through mentorship, visitation and personal counseling where appropriate; and
  • Working with parents of the youth to facilitate a family-oriented ministry.
Posted: March 2, 2025 | Expires: August 31, 2025
Posted Under: Pastoral - Youth/Youth Worker
Career ID: [ 17804 ]