Lead Pastor Full Time NEW

Lead Pastor

Port Moody Pacific Grace MB Church
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

Join Us in the Next Chapter of God’s Story

For more than three decades, God has faithfully led Port Moody Pacific Grace MB Church. Through His grace, we have grown into a healthy, multi-generational, bilingual church committed to making disciples and serving our community.

We are prayerfully seeking the next shepherd God is calling to lead our church into a new season of ministry. We are not simply looking for someone to fill a position—we are looking for a pastor who will join us in discerning God’s direction, equipping His people, and building on the strong foundation He has already established.

If you are passionate about preaching God’s Word, developing leaders, fostering unity across generations and cultures, and seeing lives transformed by the Gospel, we invite you to prayerfully consider this opportunity.

About Our Church

Port Moody Pacific Grace MB Church (PMPGMBC) is a bilingual (Cantonese & English), multi-generational evangelical church affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Conference of British Columbia. Located in the beautiful Tri-Cities area of Metro Vancouver, we are committed to glorifying God by making disciples, serving our neighbours, and sharing the hope of Jesus Christ.

Our church family includes over 300 regular attendees:

• Cantonese Congregation (200+)
• English Congregation (90 adults, youth, and children)
• An integrated Children’s Ministry serving both congregations

Our Mission

To glorify God as salt and light by praying vigilantly, loving earnestly, serving diligently, rooting deeply in God’s Word, and witnessing the transforming power of the Gospel.

Our Vision

Equipping Christ-like disciples to impact the generations.

Why This Opportunity?

At PMPGMBC, you’ll find more than a pastoral position—you’ll find a church family eager to partner with its next Lead Pastor.

God has blessed us with:

• A healthy and united church family with a strong desire to grow together
• A collaborative Church Board, pastoral staff, and ministry leaders
• Established Cantonese and English congregations
• Growing young adult and children’s ministries
• Active local and global outreach ministries
• Faithful volunteers who joyfully serve in every area of church life
• A strategic location in one of one of British Columbia’s fastest growing and most diverse communities in British Columbia
• A shared desire to reach the next generation and deepen discipleship across all ages

Who We’re Looking For

We are prayerfully seeking a pastor who demonstrates:

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry, spiritual maturity, and a servant-hearted leadership style.
• A Master of Divinity (MDiv) or equivalent theological degree from an accredited seminary.
• Ordained Reverend.
• Agreement with the doctrine, beliefs, and practices of the Mennonite Brethren Conference and eligibility for credentialing with the BC Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
• A solid track record of shepherding a medium-sized (300–400 people) congregation in a multi-generational or bilingual church. Experience in North America is an asset.
• Proven ability to provide spiritual leadership, preach and teach God’s Word, develop leaders, and work collaboratively with the Deacon Board, staff, and lay leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to foster unity, build relationships, and communicate effectively across different cultures, generations, and ministry contexts.
• Experience collaborating in church administration, governance, and financial stewardship alongside church leaders and administrative staff.
• A visionary passion for expanding God’s Kingdom by developing ministries, mobilizing God’s people, and empowering lay leaders and volunteers.
• Proficiency in both Cantonese and English, with the ability to minister effectively across both congregations.

Looking Ahead

We believe God is preparing our church for an exciting new season of ministry. Together with our next Lead Pastor, we hope to:

• Deepen discipleship across every generation.
• Strengthen leadership development and equip future ministry leaders.
• Continue building unity and collaboration across our Cantonese and English congregations.
• Expand our outreach and Gospel impact within the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver communities.
• Faithfully steward the opportunities God provides for future growth.

Our Leadership Culture

We believe healthy churches are built through shared leadership.

Our Lead Pastor will serve alongside a supportive Deacon Board, dedicated pastoral staff, committed ministry leaders, and faithful volunteers who value prayer, humility, collaboration, and mutual encouragement.

We believe the role of the Lead Pastor is not to carry every ministry personally, but to shepherd God’s people, equip leaders, and guide the church toward God’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

As our Full-Time Lead Pastor, you will work collaboratively with the Deacon Board, pastoral staff, and ministry leaders to provide spiritual leadership, pastoral oversight, and strategic direction for the life and ministry of the church.

Spiritual Leadership

• Provide Christ-centered spiritual leadership and shepherding for the church.
• Lead the church in pursuing God’s mission and vision while fostering a culture of prayer, discipleship, and evangelism.

Preaching & Teaching

• Provide biblically faithful, Christ-centred, and engaging preaching and teaching.
• Provide oversight for the teaching ministry of the church, ensuring sound biblical doctrine.

Leadership Development

• Lead, mentor, and encourage the pastoral staff, Church Board, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• Equip leaders and foster a healthy, collaborative ministry culture.

Vision & Organizational Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for the church’s ministries and operations in alignment with the church’s mission and vision.
• Guide ministry planning and coordination across the Cantonese, English, and Children’s Ministries.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the church’s administration, governance, and financial stewardship in collaboration with the Deacon Board and administrative staff.
• Provide leadership and support to the church administrative staff to ensure effective church operations.

Pastoral Care

• Provide pastoral care through visitation, prayer, counselling, and encouragement.
• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral ministries as appropriate.

Community & Denominational Engagement

• Foster unity across the church and build relationships within the local community and the Mennonite Brethren Conference.

A Message from the Church Board

We thank God for His faithfulness to PMPGMBC and are excited about what He has in store for our church. We are committed to praying for, supporting, and partnering with our next Lead Pastor as together we seek God’s direction and continue His mission in our community.

If God may be calling you to this ministry, we would be delighted to begin a conversation with you.

How to Apply

If you sense God calling you to serve in this ministry, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your cover letter, résumé, statement of faith, and contact information for references to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.