Family Pastor

The Montreal Chinese Presbyterian Church (www.mtlcpc.org) is a multi-cultural and multi-generational congregation with a core base of mostly English-speaking young families who are actively engaged in the ministries of the church. We are in search of a family pastor to nourish
these families spiritually in our English ministry.

FULL TIME / PART-TIME

Responsibilities

Teaching and discipleship

Develop and oversee Sunday School, youth fellowships
Equipping parents to be spiritual leaders at home

Counselling and support at a level appropriate to
previous training or experience

Pastoral counselling to families, couples, parents on issues such as marriage,
parenting, grief and crisis management
Support families through major life events (e.g. births, baptisms, dedications, weddings,
funerals)

Event and program leadership

plan family focused events such as parenting workshops, family or youth retreats, service projects

Qualifications

A person of faith, prayer, vision, and integrity who maintains a close relationship with God
Strong biblical knowledge
2 years or more of ministry experience
Seminary or other training (e.g. childhood education, counselling) an asset
A willingness to come under leadership and to lead with humility
A team player who functions well within group leadership
Adaptive capacity and comfortable with change
Good understanding of North American culture
Fluent in English; ability to speak French or Chinese an asset
Background check required prior to employment

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Application

To apply, send the following to search@mtlcpc.org:

Curriculum vitae
Personal statement of belief
Personal statement describing your calling for ministry
Names and contact information for 3 references
Links to video recordings of 2-3 sermons if you have preaching experience