Position Description

 EXCITING MINISTRY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: LEAD PASTOR

We are a fellowship of Christ followers in a growing southern Ontario town seeking a Lead Pastor with the mandate of ministering especially to young families and individuals in our church and community.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 We are seeking a dedicated Christ follower with a clear sense of God’s call on his life. Our desire is that our new pastor would be willing to work to bring fresh vision and initiative. Our goals are to provide for a harmonious and productive ministry team at the church, while growing in our outreach to young families.

Our preferred candidate will have positive pastoral experience with a proven record for growth. We are looking for someone with a servant leader approach to engaging others in the congregation and community. He will be gifted in preaching and teaching God’s Word along with the ability to engage with others on a personal level. He will have a passion for encouraging others to follow Jesus and to walk in His ways. He will be well organized and detail-oriented with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. A commitment to hospitality and building relationships will fit well with the culture of Caledonia Congregational Church.

Qualifications also include a Bible College diploma or degree and readiness to be licensed by the Christian Congregational Churches of Canada.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  A full-time position with the following responsibilities:
• Provide vision and leadership for the church with an emphasis on ministry to young families 
• Excellence in preaching and teaching
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers for ministry
• Lead in planning Sunday morning services
• Visitation and other pastoral care

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:

• A caring and vibrant church home for you and your family
• The opportunity to launch ministry and build up the church in a rapidly growing community
• A supportive board, staff, and church family
• Salary and benefits that reflect your education and experience

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to  searchccc@outlook.com  Attn: Chair of the Search Committee, by May 9, 2025.

CALEDONIA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Caledonia Congregational Church was founded in 1988 by a gathering of Christians desiring to glorify and serve God together and share the truth of God’s word in the Caledonia area.  Our history is marked by unity and evangelical ministry to the surrounding community under the long-term leadership of Rev. Philip Noll. We believe we are called to glorify God, grow in Christ, care for one another, and share the gospel through Spirit-inspired Biblical preaching, service to others, and the witness of our daily lives.  

Currently, Caledonia Congregational Church is a small vibrant, theologically conservative congregation with an average Sunday attendance of 45-55 people, and an average age of about 50. While we have seen some numerical growth this past  year, we believe we are called to reach out to greater numbers in a community that is experiencing dramatic growth. To that end, we have added to our facilities and developed our ministries so that we may attract more young families in the area. Hiring a new lead pastor is a key aspect of this initiative.

In addition to Sunday morning services and fellowship, we offer Sunday morning and mid-week children’s programs (currently supported by a part-time staff person). As well, we offer regular men’s and women’s Bible studies. In addition, members of the congregation are involved in various ministries as they follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

We are passionate about worshipping together, and the proclamation of God’s Word through faithful Bible preaching and teaching.  Our Sunday morning services are informal and include participation by our church family. Prayer is an essential component of our life together as a church. Our congregation expresses Christ’s love by caring for one another and our neighbouring community as the Spirit leads. We desire to be more effective in reaching out to our community with the gospel and are looking for fresh leadership in this area of ministry.

Our church is a member of the Congregational Christian Churches in Canada, which exists to proclaim Jesus Christ, make disciples, and build healthy churches.

CALEDONIA

Caledonia, Ontario is a picturesque town of about 15,000 (and counting), situated on the Grand River between Lakes Ontario and Erie, just south of Hamilton. Caledonia is conveniently located close to larger centres and urban amenities and is also surrounded by the rolling farmland of Haldimand County – gateway to the Niagara Peninsula. Our town offers ready access to a full range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities as well as organized sports. Caledonia offers various educational resources including Christian schools as well as Catholic and Public schools. Caledonia is a friendly, welcoming place with an enduring ‘small town’ feel that belies its significant growth. It offers a safe and satisfying environment for raising a family and forging