Position Description

OUR VISION

Calvary Community’s mission statement is “Moved by God’s Love into Action”.
The Senior Pastor is called to lead the congregation in expressing this mission statement in detailed and practical ways.

OUR CHURCH

We are a multicultural and multi-generational congregation, typically welcoming 30 to 50 attendees on a Sunday morning. We are affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC), located in Yellowknife, the capital and largest community in the Northwest Territories, Canada.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are prayerfully seeking a compassionate, collaborative leader who communicates effectively and builds relationships across generations and models the love of Christ. Our congregation has expressed a strong desire for a pastor who excels in preaching and teaching, pastoral care and counseling, and discipleship. The successful candidate will be relationally driven, who leads with empathy, walks alongside others in their spiritual journey and lives a life consistent with their words and biblical principles.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pastoral Care

• Lead and/or delegate the preaching and teaching of the Word of God through pulpit ministry and small group Bible study
• Provide support and advice to the various ministries of the church
• Strengthen church leadership by mentoring, equipping, and encouraging Council members and ministry leaders
• Encourage unity and fellowship by maintaining consistent and caring relationships with all congregants
• Serve as a welcoming presence, initiating introductions and ensuring visitors feel valued and connected
• Provide prayerful guidance and counsel to members, assisting with spiritual, social, and career-related concerns while connecting them with further help when appropriate
• Minister to the congregation through the administration of sacraments and officiation of ceremonies, including baptisms, weddings, and memorial services
• Lead Calvary Community Church with an outward focus on local, national, and international missions.
• Participate in inter-church and community initiatives in Yellowknife

Administrative

• Supervise staff as assigned by the Council
• Submit timely expense and attendance reports
• Assist with minor maintenance and security duties, predetermined with Council

Denominational

• Participate in CBWC activities and maintain a healthy connection with the denomination
• Attend the annual CBWC Pastor’s Conference

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• We invite candidates to apply by submitting a completed (and updated if necessary) Ministry Information Profile (MIP – download from the CBWC webpage http://cbwc.ca/careers)
• Email the MIP to the CCC Pastoral Search Committee at edeerx@icloud.com and the pastoral settlement office at pastoralsettlement@cbwc.ca. In the subject line please write “CCC Senior Pastor"

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 31, 2025