Position Description

KGF Church is seeking a Lead Pastor.

• Reports To: Church Board
• Hours: Full Time (40 hrs)
• Salary: Salary will be set according to BC MB Salary Guidelines. (Range of $75,000 to $90,000).

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to searchchair@kgfchurch.com

Position Overview

The Lead Pastor is a passionate and visionary leader responsible for providing spiritual oversight at Kelowna Gospel Fellowship (KGF) Church. This role primarily involves offering spiritual direction and leadership to the KGF congregation, guided by a deep commitment to biblical truth. The Lead Pastor will lead with vision, compassion, and integrity, working closely with staff to encourage, equip, mentor, and support them in fulfilling their roles and advancing KGF’s mission. The Lead Pastor serves as a member of the Lead Team and is employed by the Church Board.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and in keeping with Canadian law, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

About Us

Kelowna Gospel Fellowship Church (KGF) is a warm, multi-generational church located in the heart of Kelowna, BC—a growing city with people from all ages and walks of life. Rooted in the mission “To know Jesus and make Him known” and guided by the vision “To co-create communities where each of us is awakened and equipped to live out the unique calling God has for us,” KGF seeks to be a welcoming place where people encounter Christ, grow in faith, and live out their calling through service, discipleship, and healthy relationships both within the church and throughout the wider community.

A member of the Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, KGF has an average Sunday attendance of 160 people, with approximately 76% also engaged in small groups for deeper connection and learning. Our staff team includes a lead pastor, two full-time associate pastors, and a full-time administrator, supported by an elected board of representatives who provide governance and direction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Spiritual Direction and Leadership

• Model the heart of a Pastor committed to caring for the people of KGF, and passionate about reaching the lost people of the Okanagan and the world for Christ.
• Provide spiritual mentorship to the Associate Pastors and staff.
• Personally seek God and model a life of godliness through regular prayer, consistent study of the Scriptures, and active evangelism, encouraging staff and volunteers to do the same.
• Promote spiritual unity within all areas of KGF.
• The Lead Pastor, in partnership with the Church Board, serves as a guardian of the faith, ensuring that the church remains aligned with the beliefs and practices of the BCMB.
• Ensure that the vision is clear and faith-stretching for the staff, the pastors and the congregation.

Teaching and Preaching

• Be the primary preacher/teacher of KGF and ensure that the preaching teams’ teaching is in alignment with the theology and overall vision and purposes of KGF, and that the congregation is challenged, encouraged and inspired to become true followers of Jesus, living lives with understanding and commitment to worship, service, groups, and outreach.
• Participate in traditional pastoral responsibilities such as spiritual counselling, baptisms, church membership, funerals, and weddings.
• Oversee the purpose and objectives of weekend services, ensuring that Christ is known and the local body of Christ is united in community.

Shepherding

• Demonstrate a genuine love for the people of KGF and a deep desire to see lives transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
• When possible, attend and participate in church-related social events.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate, within authorized limits and budget allowances, in educational training, coaching, retreats, and conferences for personal, professional, and spiritual development.
• Oversee training and contribute to the development of other church staff.
• Represent the church at community and conference events.
• Along with the Associate Pastors, proactively analyze current global and local trends (cultural and societal) that have potential impact on the church’s ability to be effective and impactive in the Okanagan and world.
• Attend all staff meetings, board meetings, congregational meetings and team meetings as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or higher from an accredited evangelical seminary preferred.
• A broad range of experience in a mid to large size church or organizational setting, including strategic planning, leading staff and the congregation.
• An effective and engaging communicator, able to clearly convey vision, truth, and ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with different teams within KGF, along with strong conflict resolution skills; able to take criticism that may not always be warranted while pursuing unity.
• A person of vision with a proven track record of spiritual leadership excellence and the ability to empower and inspire staff and congregation to the vision of KGF.
• A capacity to inspire and enable others to reach their God-given calling and to achieve fruitfulness in their personal lives and ministries.
• A demonstrated heart for the lost, for the body of Christ and possesses a hunger and thirst for God.
• Current criminal record check.

Expectations/Commitments

• Spiritually mature Christian who lives and upholds a lifestyle that models an elder of the church as defined by the Scriptures.
• Passion and vision for KGF.
• Agreement with and commitment to the KGF mission, vision, and values statements and BCMB Confession of Faith.
• A member of KGF.
• Support the advancement of the Staff and Board purpose and objectives by serving with the staff and board.
• Demonstrate maturity and utmost discretion with confidential information.
• Sign a confidentiality agreement, conflict of interest agreement, and an employee handbook acknowledgement.