Position: Full-Time
Start date: Fall 2025
King Road Church is a well-established church in the BC Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, located in Abbotsford, BC.
We are in search of a Pastor of German Ministries. The successful candidate will be a man with an unwavering dedication to a historic, orthodox, evangelical Christian understanding of the Bible. He will also be capable of Shepherding the flock that God entrusts to his care (1 Peter 5). The candidate will also be committed to expository preaching. He will also see to follow Christ’s commands to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ.
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While this role will plan and implement our German worship services, they will also have a number of other responsibilities since every pastoral role at King Road carries multiple portfolios. This role also requires fluency in English and German.
Are you passionate about:
German Preaching
Sound theology and teaching
Pastoral Care
Duties will include:
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Regularly preparing and preaching expository sermons in the German worship service.
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Collaborating with volunteers to plan the music for the German service.
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Provide pastoral care, counselling, and discipleship as needs arise.
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Visitation to the sick and elderly.
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Arrange for and officiate funerals in English and/or German.
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Work with the Lead Pastor in the areas of staff administration and church finances.
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Provide leadership to other ministries and committees as requested by the Lead Pastor.​
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Collaborating with staff and volunteer teams to plan annual events.
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Attend various weekly, monthly and annual meetings as requested by the Lead Pastor.
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Prepare for and teach at the weekly German Bible Study.
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Oversight of the content in the weekly German bulletin.
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Consider and care for all German ministry needs as they arise.
Requirements:
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Degree from an evangelical seminary. Preference given to Masters of Divinity graduates.
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A life exemplified by the qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7).
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Preference given to men with 10+ years of pastoral ministry and/or organizational leadership experience.
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Proven track record of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
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Affirms the BCMB Confession of Faith and the constitution and bylaws of King Road Church.
Wage commensurate to training and experience.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to office@kingroad.ca.
*All documents must be in English