Church Pastor

Description

Job Title: Pastor for the English-Speaking Congregation
Church: Grace Family Church – The Christian and Missionary Alliance of Canada
Location: 1091 Brevik Place, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3R7
Position Type: Full-Time
Start Date: To Be Determined
Reports To: Senior Pastor and the Church Board of Elders

Position Overview

Grace Family Church is a vibrant Arabic-speaking congregation that has been serving believers in the Greater Toronto Area for over 20 years. Alongside our Arabic services, we currently offer English Sunday School, youth ministries, and young adult gatherings. In recent years, the Lord has blessed us with significant growth, revealing a clear need to launch a dedicated Sunday English service for our emerging church family—young adults, leaders, newcomers, and families seeking a place to call home.

We are prayerfully seeking an English-speaking Pastor who will lead the vision for establishing and growing this new Sunday English service, while overseeing and empowering all English-language ministries. This leader will ensure unity of mission and vision across both English and Arabic congregations, working collaboratively with ministry teams to serve one unified church body.

Key Responsibilities

• Cast vision and lead strategic planning for the English-speaking ministry in alignment with the overall mission of Grace Family Church.
• Deliver Bible-based, Christ-centered sermons as the primary speaker for the Sunday English service.
• Lead biblical teaching in various settings such as small groups, classes, and special events.
• Provide guidance and oversight to worship leaders and musicians (no requirement to lead worship personally).
• Oversee all aspects of the Sunday English service, including coordination of guest or team speakers when needed.
• Provide prayer, counseling, visitation, and personal support through various life stages.
• Lead and support initiatives that serve the practical and spiritual needs of the community, demonstrating Christ’s love through action and the message of Christ.
• Develop strategies to reach, disciple, and integrate young adults, leaders, and families into the life of the church.
• Build strong ministry teams to serve effectively in multiple areas.
• Ensure smooth spiritual transitions and integration across generations.
• Serve in harmony with Arabic-speaking leadership, under the direction of the Senior Pastor.
• Coordinate ministry schedules, volunteer engagement, and timely reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Spiritual Life: A mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evident character, and alignment with the church’s doctrine and values.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; formal theological education such as Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated pastoral experience in English-speaking ministry, with experience in an ethnic or multicultural church context considered a strong asset. Knowledge of Arabic or an Arabic background is not required.
• Skills: Strong preaching, leadership, relational, and organizational abilities; comfortable with technology and communication tools.

Expected Outcomes

• A spiritually healthy and growing English-speaking congregation fully integrated into the life of Grace Family Church.
• A clear and compelling vision that attracts, disciples, and empowers the next generation.
• A functioning Sunday English service with regular worship and preaching, drawing young adults, leaders, and newcomers to Christ.
• Strong ministry connections between English and Arabic-speaking congregations under one church identity.
• A team of trained and active leaders serving effectively in various ministries.
• Meaningful outreach and Gospel impact within the broader English-speaking and multicultural communities in Mississauga.

Accountability and Coordination

To ensure unity and alignment across all ministries of Grace Family Church, the Pastor for the English-Speaking Congregation will meet regularly—at least once a month—with the Senior Pastor and/or the Board of Elders. These meetings will provide space for prayer, alignment of ministry plans, joint calendaring, and shared discernment regarding the spiritual direction of the church. This rhythm of coordination is essential to maintain one unified church body, avoiding isolated ministry efforts or the perception of a separate or independent congregation.