Associate Cantonese Pastor; ACP

Position: Associate Cantonese Pastor (ACP)
Location
22 Carnforth Road, North York, ON M4A 2K7### Description
** To lead and champion Cantonese ministry, provide the Cantonese congregation with a strong biblical
**** foundation and the message of the Gospel. To cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in the lives of believers
**** and nurture them with biblical truth and actions which are always honoring and pleasing to God. To
**** provide leadership and support to the Cantonese Ministry Committee to ensure the overall
**** Cantonese ministry is operational and carried out in alignment with God’s will and teachings, and the
**** set vision, mission and values of ETCBC.**### Overview of Church and Community
** East Toronto Community Baptist Church (ETCBC) is a multi-cultural,
**** multi-congregational and multi-generational community of Christian believers dedicated to worshiping
**** God, sharing the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and equipping believers to be disciples of Christ
**** and to reach out to the community. The ACP will lead the Cantonese ministry of ETCBC, as it closely
**** relates to and associates with the English, Mandarin, and Next Gen ministries.**### Qualifications and Education Requirements
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* 1) Possess the following academic backgrounds in an accredited Bible College or Seminary:
**** a) Obtained Bachelor degree in pastoral ministry or equivalent, and/or
**** b) Master of Divinity degree or equivalent.
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* 2) Character:
Mature and growing Christian who maintains a close relationship with God through
**** studying the Bible, prayers, personal experience, fellowship and personal ministry. A fervent
**** seeker of God’s heart and a faithful follower of Christ, with integrity, honesty, accountability and
**** humility.
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* 3) Cultural experience: familiar with and has working experience with the dynamics of Cantonese speaking and cross-cultural context with a focus in Asian culture.
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* 4) Religious and denominational requirements: a committed believer of God with theological agreement with the Baptist denomination.
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* 5) Personality: Outgoing, friendly, approachable and adaptable.**### Role and Responsibilities
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* 1) Vision and strategic planning:
**** a) Building on the existing structure and foundation, carry out strategic planning to formulate and grow the overall vision, mission and values of Cantonese ministry for the next 5 to 10 years, according to the teachings of the Lord.
**** b) Effectively communicate strategic plans to promote congregational understanding, and to inspire participation and commitment.
**** c) Oversee growth and operation of Cantonese ministry in alignment with strategic plans.
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* 2) Preaching and Teaching:
**** a) Serve as a primary preaching pastor of the Cantonese worship services.
**** b) Serve as a resource for discipleship ministry
**** c) Lead and/or assist the development and ongoing updates of Christian education programs for Sunday School, fellowship and small groups.
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* 3) Caring and Discipleship (increasing the spiritual vitality of the congregation):
**** a) Build personal relationships with and provide pastoral care to Cantonese Ministry Committee members, lay leaders and congregants.
**** b) Provide the needed resources and support to leaders, volunteers and congregants.
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* 4) Leadership Development:
**** a) Recruit, train and mentor Cantonese congregants to become lay leaders - including, but not limited to, Sunday School teachers, small group leaders, Cantonese Ministry Committee, Executive Council and Deacon Council members.
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* 5) Coordination and facilitation:
**** a) Maintain ongoing communication with other pastors, church staff, CMC, Missions Committee, ETCBC Executive Council and ETCBC Deacon Council so as to promote church-wide awareness of ministry activities, events and developments. Help coordinate, facilitate, and plan cross-congregational ministries where beneficial for promoting church unity.
**** b) Communicate and promote ministry activities, events and developments to the Cantonese congregation.
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* 6) Other ministry duties and responsibilities – at times in order to meet ministry needs, the employee may be asked and required to carry out roles and responsibilities other than what…