Position Description

Lakeside Church is a vibrant and welcoming community dedicated to helping people discover and fully follow Jesus. We are seeking a dynamic and theologically trained pastor to join our leadership team and help guide our congregation in faith and mission.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the mission of the Church and is gifted, skilled, and experienced in the area of creating worship experiences that provide space for people to encounter God. This person would be one of three key persons on the Lead Team (in lieu of a Lead Pastor), collaborating with the Lead Team and Elders to develop and implement the future direction of the church, ensuring alignment with our Statement on Belief and Practice.

Location: Lakeside Church, Guelph, ON, Canada
Position Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

Worship:

• With the Lead Team/Preaching Team, discern and vision a robust, experiential worship culture that creates space to encounter God
• Help to plan and create special services (Good Friday, Easter, Christmas Eve, etc.)
• Source new artists and music, incorporating a variety of styles and genres
• Vet all lyrics for theological integrity and cultural accessibility 
• Create worship experiences beyond Sunday mornings
• Develop and skill-up worship leaders and musicians
• Work with the Youth Pastor to create a Youth Worship Team/Band
• Oversee and schedule Worship and Tech teams using Planning Center
• Secure and maintain any licensing, click tracks, lyric resources, or tech contracts and subscriptions
• Budget music and tech needs 

Leadership:

• Collaborate with the Lead Team and Elders to develop and implement the future direction of the church, ensuring alignment with our Statement on Belief and Practice
• Work with the Lead Team to develop discipleship and transformation opportunities
• Work closely with other ministry leaders and volunteers to support various ministries and church activities
• Supervise staff as required

Expectations:

• Being a baptized follower of Jesus and demonstrates the integrity and lifestyle of such a claim
• Having a strong commitment to and alignment with Lakeside Church's Statement on Belief and Practice 
• Attending Elder meetings
• Living in such a way that upholds the reputation of Jesus and Lakeside Church
• Exercising discernment and caution on social media, recognizing that one represents Lakeside Church

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in theology or divinity from an accredited institution
• Proven experience in pastoral ministry, with a strong background in worship and music leadership
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as an equal in a Lead Team environment.

Assets:

• Ability to communicate (teach/preach) in a dynamic, culturally relevant and theologically informed manner, mindful of a dual audience of both churched and unchurched people
• Experience engaging with the community beyond the church, collaborating with other churches and organizations to leverage resources and bless the city 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter, references, and links to sermons preached (if applicable), to elderchair@lakesidechurch.ca. 

This should relate directly to the Key Responsibilities, Expectations, Qualifications and Assets listed above. Please include a brief statement of your faith journey and how it aligns with the mission and values of Lakeside Church.