Lead Pastor

Description West Guilford Baptist Church (WGBC), is seeking a full-time (or half-time) Lead Pastor who will faithfully preach God’s Word, shepherd God’s people, equip believers for ministry, and help lead our congregation into the opportunities God has prepared for us in the years ahead. Overview of Church and Community West Guilford is located in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands of Ontario. The area consists of permanent and seasonal residents, retirees, families, and individuals relocating to cottage country. The county population in winter is approximately 20,000, during the summer and peak vacation months our population swells to 43,000-60,000 people as seasonal cottagers and tourists arrive. The median age in the area is 52.8 years, which is significantly higher than the provincial average of 41.8. As a rural county, our church has identified several growing challenges within the community. These include housing affordability, poverty, financial pressures and transportation limitations. We believe these challenges present opportunities for Christian ministry, service, and outreach. We are a close-knit evangelical community, sharing ministries with other local churches. Church Purpose | Mission Statement The Mission Of West Guilford Baptist Church Is To present God’s message of salvation through Jesus Christ. To observe believer’s baptism and communion To provide opportunities for corporate worship. To provide Biblical instruction. To foster Christian fellowship. To provide a corporate witness to the saving power of Jesus Christ. To equip believers for ministry. To promote the spread of the Gospel locally and globally. Qualifications And Education Requirements Preferred: Degree from a recognized Bible college or theological seminary. Additional ministry training and leadership development experience considered an asset. Experience preferred in: Pastoral ministry, preaching & teaching, discipleship & leadership development, working collaboratively with volunteer leadership teams, community engagement & outreach Role and Responsibilities West Guilford Baptist Church is a growing, warm, caring, biblically grounded congregation with a rich history and a hopeful future. We value prayer, fellowship, discipleship, worship, and pastoral care. We are seeking a pastor who will join us in faithfully proclaiming the Gospel, equipping believers, reaching our community, and glorifying Jesus Christ in all things. We believe God is preparing the right shepherd to lead our congregation into its next chapter of ministry and mission. The Pastor most likely to flourish at WGBC will be: a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Spirit-led, a gifted Bible preacher & teacher, a compassionate shepherd, passionate about discipleship, committed to evangelism & outreach, comfortable in a rural & small-town setting, able to build strong relationships, skilled at developing volunteers & leaders, mission-minded & community-oriented and able to lead through influence, trust & collaboration. Contact To apply, please send your resume including a covering letter giving a sense of your spiritual walk and three references (one ministerial, one personal, and an additional) to the attention of the Pastoral Search Team at [email protected]. Contact person is Holly Archer – Church Administrator. Full prospectus can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aCltB4B7jlAOIb-IiQPzmwwneJrrJULd/view?usp=sharing

The Lead Pastor is responsible for faithfully preaching God's Word, shepherding the congregation, and equipping believers for ministry. The role involves leading the church into future opportunities and engaging in community outreach to address local challenges.

A degree from a recognized Bible college or theological seminary is preferred, along with experience in pastoral ministry and leadership. Candidates should be Spirit-led followers of Jesus Christ with a passion for discipleship and comfort in a rural setting.

• Relationship BuildingPreferred

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• Preaching
• Teaching
• Pastoral Care
• Discipleship
• Leadership Development
• Community Outreach
• Evangelism
• Volunteer Management
• Relationship Building
• Collaborative Leadership

• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Education

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level