Church Profile
We are a small, Christ-centred evangelical church serving Manotick and the surrounding rural communities. Our congregation values faithful biblical teaching, meaningful worship, prayer, and strong relational community.
We are part of the Ontario Mennonite Brethren Conference (ONMB) and align with its statement of faith and values.
We believe God is at work in our church and community, and we are prayerfully seeking a pastor who feels called to invest in a close-knit congregation with opportunity for meaningful spiritual impact and growth.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Pastor will provide spiritual leadership, preaching, pastoral care, and guidance for the church within a part-time capacity. This role is well-suited to a bivocational pastor or someone called to serve in a smaller church setting.
Our church is board-led, and the pastor will serve in collaboration with the Board and ministry volunteers, contributing to the spiritual health and direction of the congregation within this leadership structure.
Time Commitment
- Approximately 10–20 hours per week, based on mutual agreement
- Primary responsibilities centred around Sunday worship and key pastoral needs
- Schedule is flexible and can accommodate bivocational commitments
- Occasional evenings and weekends as required (e.g., meetings, pastoral care)
The church is committed to aligning responsibilities with agreed hours to support a healthy and sustainable ministry rhythm.
Key Responsibilities
Preaching & Worship
- Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, Christ-centred sermons
- Oversee Sunday worship services and ordinances (communion and baptism)
- Collaborate with worship leaders and ministry volunteers
Pastoral Care
- Provide pastoral care, prayer, and spiritual guidance to congregants
- Officiate weddings and funerals as available
- Offer support during times of illness, grief, and crisis
Discipleship & Ministry Support
- Encourage spiritual growth through Bible studies, prayer, and small groups
- Support and equip lay leaders and volunteers
- Participate in discipleship opportunities appropriate to part-time hours
Leadership & Collaboration
- Work in partnership with the church Board
- Contribute to vision, planning, and spiritual direction of the church
- Foster unity and healthy communication within the congregation
Community Presence
- Be visible and relational within the Manotick community as time allows
- Encourage outreach, evangelism, and service initiatives
Qualifications
Spiritual & Personal
- A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear calling to pastoral ministry
- Demonstrates spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, and a shepherd’s heart
- Affirms evangelical beliefs and is willing to align with the ONMB statement of faith
- Lives consistently with biblical values
Education & Experience
- Theological training (Bible college, seminary, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years of pastoral or relevant ministry experience
- Experience in a small or part-time church setting is an asset
- Strong preaching, communication, and relational skills
Other
- Comfortable serving in a part-time or bivocational role
- Able to work independently while collaborating with church leadership
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Future Opportunity
There is potential for this role to grow into a full-time position as the congregation grows and ministry needs expand.
Compensation
- Compensation commensurate with experience, hours, and congregation size
- Details to be discussed with selected candidates
Pay: $20.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manotick, ON K4M 1L6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- pastoral or ministry: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
