Full time Senior Pastor position

Description

Location
392 St Peters Rd, Charlottetown, PE C1C 1H1
Position Type- Full-Time
Position Overview:
Faith Bible Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to work alongside the Elders’ Board and ministry team leaders, providing spiritual leadership, vision, and guidance for an established, non-denominational church in a rapidly growing area of Charlottetown, PEI.

The Senior Pastor will serve as the church’s primary teacher and spiritual leader while also leveraging his unique gifts to strengthen and grow the church community. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Christ, committed to His Word, and dedicated to shepherding the congregation in a loving and effective manner.

The candidate must affirm Faith Bible Church’s Statement of Faith, available here:
https://faithpei.com/about-us/what-we-believe/.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration
- Collaborate with the Elders’ Board in overseeing church ministries and programs,
including children’s ministry (Royalty Kids, Kingdom Kids), youth ministry, Life Groups, and community outreach.
- Attend committee and board meetings regularly and provide accountability regarding weekly activities and ministry progress.
- Collaborate with the Elders’ Board in encouraging & supervising church staff and
ministry leaders.
- Maintain effective communication with the congregation through electronic platforms, presentations, and other media.

Preaching, Teaching & Evangelism
- Prepare and deliver compelling sermons for Sunday worship services.
- Collaborate with the Elders’ Board in overseeing discipleship programs and lead courses or classes as your availability allows.
- Collaborate with the Elders to lead and actively participate in evangelistic outreach initiatives, fostering opportunities to share the Gospel and grow the church’s influence.
- Coordinate with worship team leaders to plan service themes and structure.

Pastoral Care
- Provide pastoral counseling and support to individuals, families, and church members in times of need.
- Engage in weekly Life Groups and prayer ministries, supporting and contributing as needed.
- Officiate weddings, funerals, and other significant ceremonies as needed.
- Identify and encourage spiritual gifts within the congregation to promote the health and growth of the church.
Qualifications & Requirements

Essential Spiritual & Personal Qualities
- Mature Christian character with a genuine love for God and His Church.
- Humble servant-leader following the biblical model (John 13; 1 Peter 5:1-4; 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1).
- Strong initiative and ability to operate independently.
- Gifted preacher and teacher with a deep understanding of Scripture.
- Effective communicator across all generations.
- Heart for evangelism and compassion for those in need.
- Committed to a consistent daily prayer life.
- Leadership skills that inspire, motivate, and challenge the congregation.
Education & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Christian Ministry, or Biblical Studies is preferred, though candidates with a diploma or certificate in Christian Ministry may be considered
- Equivalent education may be considered for candidates with a significant amount of Christian ministry experience, especially serving as a Senior Pastor."

Legal & Administrative Requirements
- Agreement with Faith Bible Church’s Statement of Faith.
- Authorization to perform weddings and other ceremonial duties in Canada and PEI.
- Eligibility to work in Canada and the province of Prince Edward Island.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter clearly outlining spiritual gifts, qualifications, experience, and education
Applications must be sent to View email address on christianjobsearch.net
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Assessment May Include:
- Board interview (in-person or video conference)
- Verification of education and experience
- Reference checks
- Situational questioning
- Review of online sermon(s)
Salary: To be determined based on experience and education.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Search Committee at:
View email address on christianjobsearch.net