Temple Baptist Church

Position: Lead Pastor

Term: Long-Term Ministry
Location: Swan River, MB

Ministry Info

Temple Baptist Church in Swan River, Manitoba, is seeking a Lead Pastor to join our
long-established church family. Our mission is to “Love God, Love Others, Serve
the World,” and we are looking for a dedicated Pastor and Leader to guide,
encourage, and challenge us as we continue to make an impact in Swan River and
the Swan River Valley.

We are not merely “hiring” a Lead Pastor; we are prayerfully seeking the servant
leader whom God is calling to shepherd our church family. The position will be
available starting as soon as can be mutually arranged.

Affiliated with the North American Baptist Conference (NAB), Temple Baptist Church (TBC)
has over 75 years of ministry in Swan River and the surrounding area.
Originally a spiritual home for German immigrants, our congregation continues
to grow with immigrants from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

As our congregation ages, we are excited to see our younger generation grow in their gifts while supporting our seniors and
reaching out to the community.

The Town of Swan River is nestled in a picturesque valley between the Duck and
Porcupine Mountains and is the main commercial hub to the surrounding
communities. Agriculture and Forestry are the main industries and the town offers
professional opportunities for government, health, education, and other service
sectors. The area is rich in natural resources with forest, many lakes, hiking
and snowmobile trails, camping, fishing, cross country and downhill skiing,
mountain biking and golf.

Qualifications:
• Preferably a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from an evangelical seminary
• Experience as a lead pastor an asset.
• An engaging and effective communicator.
• A developer and mentor of leaders.
• A strong team player who will lead our part-time staff, leadership, and congregation in fulfilling God’s vision.
• Committed to the North American Baptist (NAB) Conference Statement of Beliefs.
• Other Combinations of Education and Work experience may be considered

Responsibilities:
• Lead and collaborate with our staff (presently part-time) and congregation to clearly communicate and execute our mission.
• Relate to people of all ages and cultures.
• Encourage, inspire, and empower God’s people to use their gifts and talents.
• Model and practice a healthy, self-confident, humble servant’s heart.

Salary is commensurate based on applicant’s qualifications and experience according to
the pay grid of TBC. For more information on the NAB Statement of Beliefs, please visit NAB - The Official Website of The North
American Baptists, Inc. (nabconference.org)and our church website at https://www.tbcswanriver.com. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated as
they are received.

Contact Info

Send your resume, cover letter, etc to [email protected]