Lead Pastor

St. Paul’s Congregational Church, Chatham Ontario, is seeking a lead pastor.

A Kingdom Opportunity

St. Paul’s Discover Life Church has been declaring the message of Christ to the municipality of Chatham-Kent and to the world beyond since 1989. A multi-generational congregation with approximately 100 people from all walks of life regularly attending, we occupy a building which is capable of seating 900. Still, we believe that our best Kingdom building days are yet ahead. We are seeking a Lead Pastor who will work closely with the Elders to implement our vision for our church, and to lead us into the next chapter God has for St. Paul’s.

Who We Are

Our mission is to invite people on a journey of discovering the life God intends for each of us—a life of love, freedom, purpose, and peace. We pursue this mission through:

• Learning all that God has given us in His Word.
• Growing daily in our relationship with God through personal prayer, study and worship
• Becoming more like the Lord Jesus, as we yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit
• Loving service in everyday life

We are a church with a rich history, a renewed sense of unity, and a readiness for fresh, relevant ministry. We value generosity, community, and a serving culture where everyone is encouraged to use their gifts.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Lead Pastor who:

• Demonstrates a deep, growing relationship with Christ
• Leads out of spiritual maturity, humility, and prayer
• Inspires and motivates others toward discipleship
• Builds strong, healthy teams and invests in staff development
• Has a heart for outreach and evangelism—both locally and globally
• Is approachable, steady, and relational
• Desires to plant roots and journey with a multigenerational church family
• Aligns with our Statement of Faith (view or download here)

Core Responsibilities:

Vision & Leadership

• Partner with the Elders to implement our strategic vision
• Inspire the congregation toward a vibrant and fruitful future
• Encourage individuals to use their gifts for Kingdom impact

Preaching & Teaching

• Serve as the primary preaching voice (minimum 40 Sundays per year)
• Preach exegetically
• Ensure alignment of all teaching ministries with our Statement of Faith

Prayer & Worship

• Model and cultivate a life of prayer
• Collaborate with the worship team leaders to plan Sunday services, Evangelism, & Outreach
• Oversee evangelism ministries
• Expand online ministry opportunities
• Encourage the church to grow in its impact locally and globally

Congregational Care

• Provide a consistent culture of pastoral care, not only during significant life moments such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and hospital visits, but at all times, being sensitive to the needs of the congregation.
• Provide ongoing pastoral counselling
• Support and encourage ministry leaders

Qualifications

• A deep love for Jesus and His church
• Graduate level theological training or equivalent
• Alignment with our Statement of Faith
• Minimum 5 years of pastoral experience
• Has pastored in a church of 50 -200
• Ideally has experienced the transition from a single pastor church to hiring an associate pastor
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build and inspire teams
• Spirit filled, prayer centered ministry posture

We Invite You to Consider This Calling

If you are passionate about leading a church into a new season of Kingdom impact we look forward to hearing from you.

How To Apply

You may submit your CV/Resume and cover letter by email to:  View email address on christiancareerscanada.com Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026.

About Our Community

Chatham-Kent’s own site can be found at where there is a great deal of information about all aspects of the county.