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Cantonese Pastor - Family & Women's Ministries
Cantonese Pastor - Family & Women's Ministries
MARKHAM, Ontario , L6C 1H8
Position Description
The Cantonese Pastor for Family & Women’s Ministries will serve within a team setting to equip and nurture the Cantonese congregation across diverse age groups, with a primary focus on strengthening families and supporting female congregants.
OVERVIEW OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
The church currently has a pastoral team and approximately 900 in-person congregants across four divisions: English (~120), Mandarin (~200), Cantonese (~400), and Young Life (~150). Strategically located near Hwy 404 between Major Mackenzie Drive E. and 16th Avenue, the church serves a growing residential community with a predominantly Asian background.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit, train, coach, and support female ministry leaders in collaboration with church leadership.
- Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen Christian families.
- Provide pastoral care, visitation, and counseling, with a focus on supporting women.
- Mentor assigned small groups and fellowships, offering regular visitation and support.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the Cantonese Division and the broader church.
- Engage in preaching, teaching, prayer ministries, and general pastoral duties.
- Participate in church-wide and divisional ministry meetings.
- Provide ministry updates to the Cantonese Lead Pastor and/or Senior Pastor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- A clear calling from God and a strong passion for serving the body of Christ.
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or higher from an accredited theological institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of pastoral experience in a North American church of similar size and culture (preferred).
- Excellent communication skills in Cantonese and English; Mandarin proficiency is an asset.
- Accredited by or willing to seek accreditation with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ).
- A collaborative team player committed to ministry alignment and church unity.
SALARY RANGE
$55,000 - $75,000
CONTACT INFORMATION
Deaconess Annie Lau
CPHiring@mcbc.com
Church Phone Number: 905-887-6222
Posted Under: Pastoral
Career ID: [ 18112 ]
