We Are Looking For A Pastor!
Manotick Community Church is seeking a part time Pastor to be a part of our church!
Location: Manotick, Ontario, Canada
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
**Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to admin@churchinthetick.ca**
