Lead Pastor

Lead Pastor

Denomination: Canadian National Baptist Convention (CNBC)

Employment Status: Full-Time

Our church is marked by relational warmth, strong community, and faithful biblical teaching. We are prayerfully seeking a male Lead Pastor who will help deepen discipleship, expand outreach, and mobilize our congregation for gospel mission and future church planting.

Working collaboratively with the Management Team, staff, and ministry leaders, the Lead Pastor will provide vision and leadership to strengthen discipleship, equip members for ministry, and engage the surrounding community with the gospel.

Preaching & Teaching

• Prepare and deliver biblically grounded, Christ-centered sermons

• Communicate Scripture clearly with practical application

• Develop a preaching plan (primarily expository, with occasional topical series)

• Collaborate with worship leaders and staff in planning services

• Provide oversight to teaching and discipleship ministries

• Seek God’s direction through prayer and Scripture

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement ministry vision

• Cultivate unity, spiritual growth, and a culture of prayer

• Mobilize members for ministry, evangelism, and outreach

• Invest in leadership development and disciple-making

• Build meaningful relationships within the congregation

• Provide pastoral care through prayer, visitation, and counseling

• Officiate weddings, funerals, and baptisms

• Oversee membership and baptism processes

• Equip members to care for one another

• Strengthen discipleship pathways

• Support life groups and small group ministries

• Mentor emerging leaders and equip volunteers

• Encourage spiritual growth and active ministry involvement

• Supervise and mentor ministry staff

• Foster collaboration among leaders and volunteers

• Align ministries with church mission and vision

• Promote a healthy, Christ-centered ministry culture

• Model and promote a culture of evangelism

• Build relationships within southeast Calgary

• Support church planting and gospel partnerships

• Encourage congregational involvement in outreach

Denominational & Ministry Partnerships

• Maintain relationships within the CNBC

• Engage with local pastors and churches

• Encourage cooperation with gospel-centered ministries

• Meets biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9

• Clear calling to pastoral ministry

• Accredited theological education (preferred)

• Previous pastoral experience

• Strong biblical preaching and teaching ability

• Demonstrated leadership and relational skills

• Commitment to prayer and spiritual formation

• Ability to equip and mobilize others

• Team-oriented with a servant’s heart

• Agreement with Southwinds Church Statement of Faith

• Spiritual maturity and integrity

• Humility and teachability

• Relational warmth and approachability

• A shepherd’s heart for people

• Vision for the future of the church

• Passion for discipleship and mission

• Approximately 40 hours per week

Compensation

• Salary range: $70,000 – $85,000, based on education and ministry experience

• Mileage reimbursement for ministry-related travel

• Medical and dental insurance

• Cell phone allowance

• Ministry development funding (conferences and training, subject to approval)

• Up to five days annually for personal development

• 2–4 weeks annually, based on experience

• One Sunday included in each week of vacation

• Resume

• Cover Letter (including):

  • Personal testimony

  • Ministry calling

  • Relevant ministry experience

• Links to recent sermon videos

To learn more about Southwinds Church, including our Statement of Faith, visit: www.southwindschurch.ca