St. Paul’s Congregational Church, Chatham Ontario, is seeking a lead pastor.
A Kingdom Opportunity
St. Paul’s Discover Life Church has been declaring the message of Christ to the municipality of Chatham-Kent and to the world beyond since 1989. A multi-generational congregation with approximately 100 people from all walks of life regularly attending, we occupy a building which is capable of seating 900. Still, we believe that our best Kingdom building days are yet ahead. We are seeking a Lead Pastor who will work closely with the Elders to implement our vision for our church, and to lead us into the next chapter God has for St. Paul’s.
Who We Are
Our mission is to invite people on a journey of discovering the life God intends for each of us—a life of love, freedom, purpose, and peace. We pursue this mission through:
Learning all that God has given us in His Word.
Growing daily in our relationship with God through personal prayer, study and worship
Becoming more like the Lord Jesus, as we yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Loving service in everyday life
We are a church with a rich history, a renewed sense of unity, and a readiness for fresh, relevant ministry. We value generosity, community, and a serving culture where everyone is encouraged to use their gifts.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a Lead Pastor who:
Demonstrates a deep, growing relationship with Christ
Leads out of spiritual maturity, humility, and prayer
Inspires and motivates others toward discipleship
Builds strong, healthy teams and invests in staff development
Has a heart for outreach and evangelism—both locally and globally
Is approachable, steady, and relational
Desires to plant roots and journey with a multigenerational church family
Aligns with our Statement of Faith (view or download here)
Core Responsibilities:
Vision & Leadership
Partner with the Elders to implement our strategic vision
Inspire the congregation toward a vibrant and fruitful future
Encourage individuals to use their gifts for Kingdom impact
Preaching & Teaching
Serve as the primary preaching voice (minimum 40 Sundays per year)
Preach exegetically
Ensure alignment of all teaching ministries with our Statement of Faith
Prayer & Worship
Model and cultivate a life of prayer
Collaborate with the worship team leaders to plan Sunday services, Evangelism, & Outreach
Oversee evangelism ministries
Expand online ministry opportunities
Encourage the church to grow in its impact locally and globally
Congregational Care
Provide a consistent culture of pastoral care, not only during significant life moments such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and hospital visits, but at all times, being sensitive to the needs of the congregation.
Provide ongoing pastoral counselling
Support and encourage ministry leaders
Qualifications
A deep love for Jesus and His church
Graduate level theological training or equivalent
Alignment with our Statement of Faith
Minimum 5 years of pastoral experience
Has pastored in a church of 50 -200
Ideally has experienced the transition from a single pastor church to hiring an associate pastor
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to build and inspire teams
Spirit filled, prayer centered ministry posture
We Invite You to Consider This Calling
If you are passionate about leading a church into a new season of Kingdom impact we look forward to hearing from you.
How To Apply
You may submit your CV/Resume and cover letter by email to: [email protected] Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026.
About Our Community
Chatham-Kent’s own site can be found at www.chatham-kent.ca where there is a great deal of information about all aspects of the county.
Pay: $41,065.01-$84,960.35 per year
Benefits:
- Housing allowance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
