Position Description

Position Overview

East Toronto Mandarin Alliance Church (ETMAC) is a Mandarin-speaking church under the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada. We are seeking a full-time English Ministry Pastor to lead and shepherd our English Ministry, currently consisting of 10–20 youth and young adults.

This is a long-term pastoral role, pivotal to the growth and development of the English congregation. We are prayerfully seeking someone with a strong calling toward youth and young adult ministry, a commitment to biblical preaching, and a clear vision for discipleship and leadership development.

All new hires will begin with a six-month probationary period to allow for mutual discernment and evaluation before transitioning to a long-term commitment.

Ministry Context

The English Ministry primarily serves Canadian-born Chinese youth and young adults. While the present congregation is largely second-generation Chinese, we anticipate gradual outreach toward a broader English-speaking community over time. The ministry requires stable pastoral leadership to ensure spiritual depth, structural clarity, and long-term continuity.

Key Responsibilities

The English Pastor will oversee and shepherd the English Ministry, including but not limited to:

• Providing spiritual vision and leadership for the English congregation
• Preaching regularly at weekly Sunday worship services
• Leading Bible studies and structured discipleship initiatives
• Discipleship to challenge members to grow in a transforming relationship with Jesus, and mentorship to lead them into taking active roles in ministry
• Investing personally in the spiritual formation of core members
• Providing guidance, theological grounding, and practical ministry resources to lay leaders
• Mobilizing young people toward evangelism and outreach
• Working in unity with the English Ministry coworkers and the Board of Elders in alignment with the church’s doctrine and mission
• This position focuses exclusively on the English Ministry and does not include cross-department administrative oversight.

Qualifications

We welcome applications from MDiv graduates, ordained pastors, and seminary students. Seminary students nearing completion of their studies are warmly encouraged to apply — a six-month ministry placement can serve as a meaningful opportunity for mutual discernment, with the possibility of transitioning into a long-term pastoral role.

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Alignment with evangelical theology consistent with the Christian and Missionary Alliance
• A clear calling to youth and young adult ministry
• Strong commitment to discipleship and leadership development
• Ability to preach and teach Scripture clearly and faithfully
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a heart for relationship building
• Organizational skills and ability to develop structured ministry initiatives
• Passion for evangelism and outreach
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Mandarin-speaking congregation and leadership
• Desire for long-term ministry engagement

Prior pastoral experience is welcomed but not required. Previous experience shepherding youth or young adults is considered a strong asset. Calling, theological alignment, and capacity for relational discipleship will be primary considerations.

To Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, personal testimony, a brief statement of faith, and any relevant ministry experience to:

✉ council@etmac.ca