Position Description

Pastor - Tyrrell (Tear-ell) Baptist Church
Renton, Ontario

Part-time Pastor (10-19hr/week) – Ministry

Mandate

• Lead the spiritual well being of the Tyrrell Baptist Church (TBC) congregation via weekly Sunday morning services, possible Thursday evening bible study, member fellowship, and practical demonstrations of God’s love.

Key Responsibilities

Uphold TBC’s Statement of Faith:

• Adhere to and promote the principles outlined in TBC’s Statement of Faith, which includes core beliefs about Scripture, the Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the ordinances of baptism and communion.

Conduct Public Worship Services:

• Lead and organize the public worship services, ensuring all activities align with the Statement of Faith and the doctrine of TBC.

Administer the Ordinances:

• Baptism: Perform water baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as an act of obedience and identification with Christ.
• Communion: Oversee the regular observance of the Lord’s Supper as an active remembrance of Christ’s sacrificial death.

Pastoral Care and Instruction:

• Coordinate the pastoral care and instruction of the congregation, ensuring spiritual growth and adherence to TBC’s teachings and practices.
• Encourage and instruct new membership from within the church and community, following the guidelines outlined in the Membership section of the TBC Constitution.

Conduct Regular Visitation:

• Regularly visit church members and adherents, ensuring their spiritual well-being and fostering a sense of community.

Cooperate with the Board of Deacons and Other Organizations:

• Work closely with the Board of Deacons, which the pastor reports to and seeks counsel from, and ensure active participation in all boards and committees, except the finance committee.
• Cooperate with external organizations that TBC is affiliated with, ensuring alignment with TBC's mission and values.
• The pastor is an ex-officio member of all boards and committees, except the Finance Committee, as per the TBC Constitution.

Contractual Requirements

Upon selection, the pastor agrees to:

• Submit an updated criminal reference check (within one month of selection), including vulnerable sector screening.
• Agree to a ministry covenant prepared by the Deacons, Trustees, and Treasurer on behalf of the members and adherents of TBC, which outlines expectations, terms of employment, and responsibilities.

NOTE: At this time we are not accepting applications from outside of Canada.