Mandarin Pastor

Markham, 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

Collaborate with church leaders to recruit, train, coach, and support ministry leaders, and mentor assigned fellowships and small groups through regular visits and ongoing pastoral guidance. Participate in preaching, teaching, prayer, pastoral care, and relevant church meetings, and report ministry progress to the Mandarin Lead Pastor and/or Senior Pastor.

Job details

Description The Mandarin Pastor will serve within a team setting to equip and nurture the Mandarin congregation across diverse age groups. Overview of Church and Community The church currently has a pastoral team and approximately 900 in-person congregants across four divisions: Mandarin (~200), Cantonese (~400), English (~120), and Young Life (~150). Strategically located near Hwy 404 between Major Mackenzie Drive E. and 16th Avenue, the church serves a growing residential community with a predominantly Asian background. Qualifications And Education Requirements A clear calling from God and a strong passion for serving the body of Christ. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or higher from an accredited theological institution. Minimum of 5 years of pastoral experience in a North American church of similar size and culture (preferred). Strong preaching and teaching gifts are preferred. Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English; Cantonese proficiency is an asset. Accredited by or willing to seek accreditation with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ). A collaborative team player committed to ministry alignment and church unity. Role and Responsibilities Work collaboratively with church leaders to recruit, train, coach, and support ministry leaders in related areas. Serve as a mentor to assigned Fellowship and Small Groups, providing pastoral care and guidance to Fellowship and Small Group Leaders through regular visits, ongoing support, and practical assistance. Participate in pulpit, teaching, and prayer ministries as designated or invited. Provide pastoral care, including support, visitation, and counseling, to related leaders and members as needed. Attend relevant meetings, such as Pastoral Staff, Committee of Pastors and Deacons, Members, and Mandarin Division meetings, as required. Report ministry progress regularly to the Mandarin Lead Pastor and/or Senior Pastor. Contact Bill Du - MPHiring@mcbc.com Church Phone Number: 905-887-6222

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a clear calling to ministry, a strong commitment to serving the Christian community, and a Master of Divinity or higher from an accredited theological institution. At least five years of pastoral experience in a similar North American church is preferred, along with strong preaching and teaching, Mandarin and English communication skills, and CBOQ accreditation or willingness to pursue it; Cantonese is an asset.