Position Description

Title: Senior Pastor
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Board of Deacons

Purpose: 

We are seeking primary leader of the church 1. A gifted leader who can help guide us into the next phase of our church's life, 2. One who will preach God's Word faithfully and effectively, 3. Has a heart of caring for our church family and our spiritual growth, 4. Can help us strengthen our evangelism and outreach with a greater outward focus.

Specific Duties: 

Vision & Leadership (30%)

• Pray and plan with the Board of Deacons and church leadership for the future regarding vision, mission, goals and strategies 
• Work with church leadership to develop future staff organizational structure and identify needed roles
• Oversee, manage and develop church staff
• Provide overall leadership for Sunday services, church ministries and operations
• Collaborate with and support the Board of Deacons, including articulating church priorities for budget allocation

Teaching & Preaching (30%)

• Sunday message preparations and preaching
• Create and manage annual Sunday Preaching and Adult Sunday School schedule
• Preach at other various church events

Shepherding & Discipleship (20%)

• Oversee and inspire strategy for Counselling/Congregational Care, Mentorship, Small Groups and Welcome Ministries for newcomers
• Communication, prayers and encouragement for members, adherents and others who connect with our church
• Lead courses: New Members, Baptisms, Pre-Marriage, etc.
• Lead ceremonies: Funerals, Weddings, Baptisms, Baby Dedications, etc.

Evangelism (10%) 

• Oversee and inspire strategy for church evangelism, including outreach ministries, events and activities

Other Duties (10%)

• Provide leadership and support for Baptist and other Christian work in the city and province
• Monthly Board of Deacons meeting attendance 
• Other duties as required

Skills Required: 

• Theological Training
• Quality Bible Teaching
• Visionary Leadership
• Strong People Skills
• Organizational Management 

Other Requirements: 

• Must be in agreement with Westney Heights Baptist Church's and Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Church's Statements of Faith. 

Aiming to fill position Summer/Fall 2025: Please send resume to Resume@Westney.ca