Cantonese Pastor

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Shepherd the Cantonese congregation through visitation, prayer, counseling, elder care, discipleship, and weekly Cantonese preaching. Oversee Cantonese Sunday School and collaborate with the English Pastor and staff on joint worship, community outreach, and church-wide planning.

Job details

Description Calvary Logos Baptist Church (CLBC) is seeking a full-time Cantonese Pastor for our Cantonese-speaking congregation. Overview of Church and Community As a small, family-oriented church, we are looking for a relational shepherd to build upon the foundation laid by our retiring pastor. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who works closely with our English Ministry to foster a unified, multi-generational church body. Currently the church has a team of 2 pastoral staff and 150+ congregants across the Cantonese and English congregations. The church building is situated at Finch & Brimley in Scarborough (Toronto). For more information, visit our church website https://calvarylogos.ca Qualifications And Education Requirements Spiritual Maturity: A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a life that reflects the biblical qualifications for leadership (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). Education: A minimum of a Master of Divinity (M. DIv.) from an accredited seminary, or equivalent Language: Fluency in Cantonese (spoken and written). Strong proficiency in English is required for effective collaboration with the English ministry and staff. Experience: Experience in a North American Chinese church setting is highly valued, particularly in roles involving pastoral care and shepherding. Denominational Affiliation This position requires alignment with Baptist faith and practice. The candidate must be accredited by, or willing to seek accreditation with, the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ). Role and Responsibilities Pastoral Shepherding Multi-Generational Care: Actively shepherd elders, families, and individuals through regular visitation, prayer, and counseling. Elder Care: Provide dedicated support, pastoral care, and spiritual nourishment to the senior members of our Cantonese congregation. Discipleship: Guide spiritual leadership and support the unique needs of fellowships and small groups within a Canadian-Chinese context. Word, Worship & Teaching Preaching: Prepare and deliver weekly Cantonese sermons that are biblically centered and applicable to daily life. Sunday School: Oversee Cantonese Sunday School classes and support Sunday School teachers, fostering deep biblical literacy across the congregation. Inter-Congregational Collaboration One Church Vision: Work in close partnership with the English Pastor to ensure the Cantonese and English congregations remain a cohesive "church family." Joint Initiatives: Coordinate combined worship services, holidays, and community outreach events that bridge language and generational gaps. Staff Unity: Participate in regular staff meetings and collaborative planning sessions to maintain administrative and spiritual alignment. Contact Please send your Resume, Cover Letter and Statement of Faith to searchcommittee@calvarylogos.ca. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps. Calvary Logos Baptist Church welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires spiritual maturity, a Master of Divinity or equivalent, fluency in spoken and written Cantonese, and strong English proficiency. Baptist faith and practice alignment is required, along with accreditation by or willingness to seek accreditation with CBOQ; experience in a North American Chinese church is highly valued.