Position Description

Tavistock Missionary Church Tavistock Missionary Church located in the village of Tavistock Ontario is looking for a Lead Pastor. We are prayerfully and diligently seeking a Pastor who is a passionate, visionary leader who will oversee the spiritual leadership of our congregation. Our congregation of 50 – 60 believers, owns and worships in a modern 10,000 sq.ft. multi purpose building on 3 acres of land. We have lots of room for expansion within a growing rural community, (Approx. Pop. 3,000), located in Southwestern Ontario, County of Oxford, easy drive to Stratford, Woodstock and Kitchener-Waterloo. 

Our Church Family’s Expectations

TMC is looking for a Pastor, who is called to serve in God’s ministry and preferably has 4 or more years of Pastoral ministry. 

A Pastor who is living out the requirements of an Elder in 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1 

• He needs to have a Shepherd’s heart and a love of people. One who can teach and mentor our body of adults, youth and many children. It is vital that he love his flock and be willing to build relationships within our church and our community, with a heart for evangelism and equipping others to reach people for Jesus. (Eph. 4:12-16) A Pastor dedicated to prayer for his flock and provide pastoral care where needed. 
• A Pastor, who will preach the Word of God and believes it is Inspired and Inerrant. He will preach on a weekly basis. He is willing to officiate church functions – memberships, weddings, funerals, communions, baptisms and baby dedications. 
• A Pastor who will be a team player in the leadership of our church family, working with the Church Board and Elders. The Elders (Pastor and Lay) will work in cohesion and consensus. He works with the Elders to encourage and equip others to do the work of the ministry with their spiritual gifts in mind. 
• We would like a Lead Pastor, who is very familiar with and in agreement with conservative evangelical theology and the theology of the Evangelical Missionary Church. A Pastor who has been or is able, to be, approved and credentialed by EMCC

Application Process and Contact Information: 

Thank You for your interest in this position at Tavistock Missionary Church. In your Resume for this position please answer some questions our committee will have of you. 

1. Describe your faith in Jesus. Tell us how you came to know the Lord, about your journey with Him and about your current walk with Him. 
2. Describe for us how the Lord worked in your life to convince you of His call to serve in Pastoral ministry. 
3. Please describe your philosophy of ministry as it pertains to your role as a Pastor. 
4. Share with us, your employment and/or volunteer experience, with some references. 
5. Finally: If we are the right fit for you, our church family would like you to be open and honest, first and foremost with Jesus. Then, we want you to be open and honest with us, about who you are and why you believe God may be calling you to be our next Lead Pastor. 

Submit a resume and any other information to:

Ivan Knight, Search Committee Chair at TMC
E Mail: ivan_knight@outlook.com
Cell # 519 588-7672

OR to: 

Tavistock Missionary Church, 77 Mogk St., North, PO Box 220,
Tavistock, Ontario