Position Description

NCAC is seeking an interim pastor who can guide the English Ministry at NCAC in a post-COVID environment. The key priorities are to:

• Bring a missional mindset in developing a sustainable strategy for the English Ministry in its current stage as a small church, while laying the foundation for growth, in all cases proclaiming our love for Jesus. The strategy should guide the English Ministry to:
• Grow in quality of our spiritual growth through discipleship
• Grow in quantity through outreach.
• Begin to disciple and train the next generation of congregants in the English congregation
• Provide pastoral caring to the English congregation
• Provide specific leadership to the youth in the English congregation.
• The position will initially be on a 1 or 2 year fixed term, with the possibility of a transition to a permanent position thereafter.
• Reports to: Chair of Elder’s Board (works closely with the Chinese Ministry pastor and the Family and Children Ministry team lead)

Church Background

NCAC English community is made up mostly from local people. There are mostly young adults with some teens who are children from distant communities or children of Chinese congregation. Most are committed to coming on Sundays and committed to caring for one another, but may have personal situations that hinder leadership development.

Duties and Responsibilities

While the successful candidate will focus on the key priorities listed above, this will include the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Spiritual Leadership:
   1. Exemplify servant leadership for potential/current leaders of the church.
   2. Work on developing relationship and be accountable to Board of Elders at NCAC.
   3. Lead and oversee all aspects of the church’s spiritual life, including organizing and coordinating the various ministries and pastoral care.
2. Strategy:
   1. Set a strategy for the English Ministry according to God’s will, formulate a discipleship training plan, guide the English Ministry Team to implement the plan, cooperate with each other, and develop the qualities of servant leaders to serve NCAC and the surrounding community.
3. Worship Leadership:
   1. Lead Christ centered worship.
   2. Regularly prepare and deliver sermons that expound on the truth of Scripture, engaging the congregation in meaningful worship and fostering spiritual growth.
4. Spiritual Discipleship:
   1. Encourage spiritual growth together with the goal to serve according to their spiritual gifts and managing conflicts biblically.
   2. Foster intergenerational relationships and promote growth. Currently, the English Ministry at NCAC is primarily focused on growth through small groups.
5. Leadership Training:
   1. Train, guide and empower the next generation to lead, serve and grow to maturity in the various ministries.
   2. Empower congregants in the English congregation to serve according to their spiritual gifts.
   3. Provide resources that foster intergenerational relationships, regardless of language or background, to build a single, united church.
   4. Teach and coach ministry leaders in managing conflicts biblically.
6. Outreach:
   1. Plan, organize, and connect with leaders of the Chinese Ministry and Children and Youth Ministry to find opportunities for all members to participate in outreach and sharing the gospel.
   2. Mobilize and equip all members to outreach and share the Gospel.
   3. Support, participate and promote global and local mission opportunities.
7. Pastoral Care:
   1. Support the English Ministry in providing pastoral counseling and visitation to those in need of spiritual, physical, emotional, or biblical counseling and/or guidance.
   2. Exercise church discipline jointly with the Board of Elders in accordance with Biblical principles and procedure of C&MA that leads to restoration.
8. Youth Ministry Leadership:
   1. Take responsibility for the spiritual development and discipleship of the youth group in the English Ministry.
   2. Design, organize, and execute the weekly youth fellowship, ensuring the program supports growth in faith, community building, and leadership development.
9. Collaboration:
   1. Work with other pastoral and ministry staff (Chinese Ministry, Family and Children Ministry), elders and leaders to shepherd the congregation, regardless of language or background, to build a single, united church.
10. Administrative and Oversight:
    1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the English Ministry, including budgeting and strategic planning in concert with the Elders board.
11. Language:
    1. proficiency (spoken & written) in English.
    2. Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin an asset.

Education:

• Bachelor or Master of Divinity (or Theology) from evangelical-based theological seminary recognized by C&MA

Culture:

• Familiar with North American culture
• Bicultural church culture - Can navigate the complexities of a predominantly Chinese church and a second-generation English congregation, 
• Cross-cultural – Can grow NCAC’s presence in a racially diverse community

Experience:

• Experience in leading an English ministry is preferred
• Young family ministry background an asset

Credential:

• Preferably licensed and ordained for ministry in the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada or will successfully complete the licensing process with Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada as a part of the application process
• Will commit to the Alliance Directives, Governance, Statement of Belief and Vision (to build a Christ-Centred, Spirit-Empowered, Mission-focused family of churches) 
• Direct reports to this position: None

To Apply:

Please submit your application and/or resumes by mail or by email:

New Covenant Alliance Church (Interim English Ministry Pastor Search Committee)
1490 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, Ontario MIP 2E3
Attention: Keith Lau
Email address: laukeith50@gmail.com

Deadline: August 30, 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may begin before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure full consideration.