Full-Time Lead Pastor at Cariboo Community Church (Williams Lake, BC)

Our Vision

When the Titanic sank, Lifeboat No. 4 pulled back near the wreckage site to look for survivors. Cariboo Community Church sees itself the same - as a church that intentionally goes back into the margins of society or undesirable places - to save people by speaking of the Good News, both in word and deed. The vision of Cariboo Community Church is to grow an effective, dynamic, and integrated community in Christ, locally and abroad, to the glory of God. Our mission is to reach young families and grow them into passionate followers of Christ.

The Position: Lead Pastor
A. Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
 1. Preaching / Teaching Ministry
     a. Through expository, biblical exegesis of scripture in preaching and teaching, provide for the spiritual growth and development of the body.
     b. Will develop and implement discipleship programs for all ages.
     c. Provide most of the preaching at Sunday services.
     d. Leading in prayer and developing a praying church family.
 2. Pastoral Care
     a. Extend pastoral care to congregational members and attenders especially
           in difficult situations and ‘crisis care’ moments.
     b. In conjunction with the elders and other caregivers, provide leadership and training in pastoral and crisis care in order to provide timely and consistent care via a congregational care team.
 3. Vision and Leadership
     a. Serve as a member of the Elders’ group.
     b. Be accountable to the other Elders, and through the direction of the Holy Spirit, communicate vision and provide strategic spiritual leadership related to the ministries which support the purpose of the church.
 4. Exercise gifts of leadership to:
     a. Provide primary leadership to Council members, key leaders, volunteers, and ultimately the congregation itself, to                               embrace the Vision and Mission of Cariboo Community Church.
     b. Challenge and equip the congregation to identify and exercise their spiritual gifts.
     c. Empower and inspire people through preaching and teaching to actively share Christ in their communities.
     d. Provide support to ministry initiatives throughout the church.
     e. Ensure that the church’s administration and management needs are adequately provided for, through personal involvement and/or oversight of staff of volunteers.
     f. Embody Christ’s love in the church and the community.
     g. Participate in Pastoral Staff reviews as required.
 5. Spiritual leadership to Pastoral Staff
     a. Provide spiritual leadership to all key leaders in conjunction with the Church Council.
     b. Embrace the Pastoral role at Cariboo Community Church as outlined in its policies and procedures including regular attendance and participation in prayer meetings and Elder/Council meetings; embrace Cariboo Community Church’s guidelines.

B. Qualifications / Requirements:
 1. The ideal candidate would possess a minimum university/college degree, and a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent and ordinarily, at least five years of experience as a pastor, preferably with people who have a diverse spiritual history.
 2. Demonstrate an obvious passionate love for God, His Word, His people and the lost.
 3. Will be able to articulate the Word with accuracy and skill as an expositor and to apply the Word with relevance and power.
 4. Demonstrates loyalty to and confidence in the Scriptures in all matters of teaching and leadership.
 5. Is able to work within the Council-led organizational structure of Cariboo Community Church.
 6. Fully agree to support the theological positions consistent with the church, as articulated in the church constitution and bylaws of Cariboo Community Church.
C. Critical Skills:
     • Expository preaching.
     • Administrative ability.
     • Authentic and trustworthy.
     • Engaging and approachable.
     • Ability to engage and unite all age groups in a multi-generational and multi-ethnic congregation.
     • Ability to effectively embrace feedback.
     • Ability to facilitate the building of ministry teams (example: LIFE group facilitation, Congregational Care)
     • A committed prayer life.
D. Supervisory Responsibilities:
     • Supervise administration staff in the church and oversee volunteers.
E. Reports to the Council: (Elders/Deacons)
F. Works With:
     • Council (Consist of Elders and Deacons)
     • Life Group leaders
     • Volunteers, staff, and others.

Compensation and Review:
Compensation will be $65,000 to $90,000 depending on qualifications and experience.The Letter of Call will provide details.
Cariboo Community Church will initiate annual performance reviews, and in the first year of employment ensure periodic review conversations happen (e.g., 3 months and at 6 months) to ensure vital communication is happening with respect to mutual expectations, questions, joys, and concerns. The goal is to ensure that pastor and congregation can grow together in an atmosphere of authentic love and transparency that allows each to flourish in their calling and task.