Position Description

The Cantonese Pastor for Family & Women’s Ministries will serve within a team setting to equip and nurture the Cantonese congregation across diverse age groups, with a primary focus on strengthening families and supporting female congregants. 

OVERVIEW OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

The church currently has a pastoral team and approximately 900 in-person congregants across four divisions: English (~120), Mandarin (~200), Cantonese (~400), and Young Life (~150). Strategically located near Hwy 404 between Major Mackenzie Drive E. and 16th Avenue, the church serves a growing residential community with a predominantly Asian background. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Recruit, train, coach, and support female ministry leaders in collaboration with church leadership. 
• Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen Christian families. 
• Provide pastoral care, visitation, and counseling, with a focus on supporting women. 
• Mentor assigned small groups and fellowships, offering regular visitation and support. 
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Cantonese Division and the broader church. 
• Engage in preaching, teaching, prayer ministries, and general pastoral duties. 
• Participate in church-wide and divisional ministry meetings. 
• Provide ministry updates to the Cantonese Lead Pastor and/or Senior Pastor. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• A clear calling from God and a strong passion for serving the body of Christ. 
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or higher from an accredited theological institution. 
• Minimum of 5 years of pastoral experience in a North American church of similar size and culture (preferred). 
• Excellent communication skills in Cantonese and English; Mandarin proficiency is an asset. 
• Accredited by or willing to seek accreditation with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ). 
• A collaborative team player committed to ministry alignment and church unity. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Deaconess Annie Lau
CPHiring@mcbc.com
Church Phone Number: 905-887-6222