Position Description

Tillsonburg Alliance Church (TAC) is a multi-generational, 150 person plus community of believers located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario.  Various faith groups – from traditional denominations to Mennonites to Dutch Reformed – are present in the area and people from these (and other) backgrounds are increasingly a part of our church community. 

The Town of Tillsonburg is a growing community of approximately 19,000 people with an economy powered by manufacturing, the surrounding agricultural region, connection to larger urban centres (Woodstock, London, etc) and increasing in-migration from throughout Ontario. 

The Tillsonburg Alliance Church is seeking a full-time, permanent Lead Pastor to provide spiritual and executive leadership to our church in collaboration with the Leadership Board.  The successful candidate must have a strong, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, be a teacher who strongly adheres to God’s word, possesses strong interpersonal relational skills, values unity, has a passion for global and local missions, and has demonstrated the ability to provide visionary leadership.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

is an effective and compelling communicator of God`s Word, able to accurately communicate the truths of the Bible in such a way that people understand;

• oversees the planning and preparation for the weekly service(s) as well as key ministries;
• is relational, approachable, and friendly and who values serving others;
• is able to equip and empower the congregation to effectively live out the gospel;
• is a collaborative team player with a servant heart;
• values unity in Christ as evidenced by an ability to lead the church through times of growth as well as challenges associated with today’s world and in a manner that reflects God’s desire for his church;
• has good organizational and administrative skills along with an ability to develop healthy staff and volunteer teams to achieve ministry goals; 
• believes in the effectiveness of strategic planning and is able to develop and implement action oriented plans for new outreach opportunities, excess church property, etc.
• values intergenerational ministries and outreaches

In addition to the Lead Pastor, TAC currently has an Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Development and an Administrative Assistant on staff. 

Performance Measurement

The successful Lead Pastor will be evaluated on a regular basis with the following performance measurement outcomes being considered along with other criteria as identified by the Leadership Board.

Executive Leadership

1. An effective organization that demonstrates measurable movement along the path of our strategic plan
2. Ensure that all ministries are focused with well-defined goals and objectives
3. A team of unified volunteers and staff
4. A congregation that is energized to follow God
5. Visible ministry development both internally and within the community
6. Visible involvement in either district or national ministries
7. Attendance at General Assembly and the District Conference

Spiritual Leadership

1. Biblical teaching and theological insight from the pulpit is helping the congregation to apply biblical truth to their lives
2. Ensure that Bible based resources are available for all age levels and programs and is being used to bring people to a deeper spiritual maturity
3. An increase in congregational desire for the Word of God and their efforts to “live it out”
4. A measurable increase in the numbers of those discipling and those who are being discipled

Relational Leadership

1. Encouraging, developing and releasing the Leadership Board in their primary objective to shepherd the congregation
2. Fostering an environment of congregational connectedness

Personal Leadership

1. Measurable goals for personal spiritual development
2. Clearly established relationship with a suitable mentor
3. Healthy and balanced lifestyle
4. An increasing number of healthy relationships within the congregation
5. A family that is active in the life of TAC

Qualifications

1. Accreditation

• Bachelor degree in theological or related studies with additional post-graduate level studies preferred  
• Minimum five (5) years experience in pastoral ministry an asset
• Has references from previous boards or church staff, including from most recent positions
• Fully accredited with the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada or willing to promptly engage with obtaining accreditation

2. Character

• As a Spiritual Leader, your relationship with Christ is a central priority and it is evident in how you lead and interact with others. You discern God’s voice and walk in surrendered obedience to Him. The fruit of your faith is attractive and inspires others to deepen and mature in their walk with God.
• You possess high personal and professional integrity with the willingness and ability to earn respect and trust that support your call to ministry
• Strong marriage and family life
• Modelling meekness and humility

3. Competence

• Is a committed student of the Word
• Recognized gifting as a preacher and teacher
• Ability to lead the Leadership Board and Congregation in the development of a Biblical vision and mission
• Approachable and accessible
• Capable in the understanding, development and use of spiritual and natural giftedness

4. Values

• The Church as God’s transforming presence in the world
• People more than programs
• Multi-generational ministry
• Unity in Christ
• A complementarian approach to church governance