Dear Pastor,

Thank you for your interest in the Senior Pastor position at Trinity Baptist Church. Located in the heart of Vancouver, BC, our congregation is a vibrant, multicultural community dedicated to the Great Commission and the historic Baptist distinctives.

On January 27, 2026, our Board approved a comprehensive job description that reflects our current needs and our hopes for the future. We are seeking a shepherd who walks the talk—an experienced leader with a deep love for God’s Word and a heart for people.

Why Trinity?

Our church is at an exciting juncture. We are looking for a leader who can:

• Shepherd a Diverse Flock: We value our cultural diversity and seek a leader who is enthusiastic about working in a multicultural setting.
• Mentor and Multiply: We are committed to nurturing the spiritual gifts of our pastoral staff and lay membership alike.
• Lead with Balance: We prioritize healthy rhythms of work, rest, and self-care, ensuring our pastor can sustain a fruitful, long-term ministry.
• Bridge the Traditional and Contemporary: We respect our worship traditions while remaining open to new, contemporary expressions of faith.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will hold a post-graduate degree from an accredited theological seminary and be eligible for accreditation with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC). While a strong command of English is required, the ability to speak Mandarin is considered a significant asset for our community. Above all, we are looking for a person of prayer who can navigate conflict with grace and serve as a spiritual advisor to our Board and congregation.

We invite you to prayerfully review the attached job description. If you feel called by God to explore this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your philosophy of ministry to office@tbcvancouver.ca.

We look forward to seeing how the Lord will lead us in this search.

Blessings,
Trinity Baptist Church

Located in the heart of Vancouver, BC, our congregation is a vibrant, multicultural community dedicated to the Great Commission and the historic Baptist distinctives.

Spiritual Qualifications: (1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:7-9) 

• A clear and wholehearted commitment to Jesus Christ with a mature faith and spiritual  insight.
• A spiritually gifted preacher committed to evangelical doctrines and Baptist distinctives. • Called of God to serve at Trinity, demonstrates a servant heart, and ministers to all people  with humility and compassion.
• A passionate desire to fulfill the Great Commission through local and global missions and  the training of staff and lay leaders.
• An experienced pastor with a deep love for God, his Word and his people – a pastor who  walks the talk.
• Able to provide spiritual guidance to those who require encouragement, comfort, counsel or  correction.

Personal Qualifications: 

• Personable, approachable, a good listener who has a sense of humor.
• Organized and a good steward of time.
• Practices healthy rhythms of work, rest, and self-care to sustain long-term ministry. • Knowledgeable and respectful of traditional worship but open to contemporary expressions  as well.
• If married, their spouse understands and supports the pastor’s call to ministry. • Ability to speak Mandarin is an asset.
• Demonstrates emotional maturity and the ability to navigate conflict with grace and wisdom.

Professional Qualifications: 

• A post-graduate degree from an accredited theological seminary/college. • A good command of the English language.
• Commitment to the statement of faith and values of the CBWC and eligible for accreditation  with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC).
• A strong record of preaching, administration and pastoral leadership.
• Enthusiasm to work in a multicultural setting.

Principal Functions: 

• Be a shepherd to the congregation with sensitivity to the church’s cultural diversity. • Serve as the leader of the pastoral staff and give oversight and support to the administration of the church.
• Work collaboratively with the Board to ensure alignment with the church’s mission and policies.
• Ensure adherence to sound Bible-based doctrines in all church ministries. • Spiritually mentor the pastoral staff and affirm their gifts.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with staff, leadership teams, and the congregation. • Be involved in the development and promotion of the Mission and Vision of the church. • Oversee, evaluate, and support the development of church programs and activities.
• Model and promote unity, reconciliation, and biblical conflict resolution within the church community.
• Nurture the spiritual gifts of the lay membership.
• Be supportive of the church’s digital and online ministry presence.
• Serve as the chief spokesperson for the church with the denomination and outside agencies.

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary speaker and be responsible for the worship services. • Oversee and promote a spiritually healthy congregation through prayer and the ministry of  the Word. (Acts 6:4)
• Oversee and coordinate all ministries of the church and ensure responsibilities are fulfilled. • Visit the sick and shut-ins.
• Promote any congregation or Board approved change in direction or vision of the church’s  ministry.
• Liaise with the Board Chair and serve as the Board’s spiritual advisor.
• Develop the spiritual gifts of pastors, staff and lay members.
• Provide pastoral counseling (spiritual, pre-marital, grief, etc).
• Provide administrative oversight to the pastors and staff.
• Convene weekly staff meetings.
• Build positive staff relations and achieve consensus through discussions. • Encourage spiritual development in corporate and private prayer and Bible study. • Participate in local CBWC and Vancouver Ministerial meetings and promote the work of  Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM).
• Refer people with problems outside of the scope of pastoral training to appropriate  professionals.

We invite you to prayerfully review the attached job description. If you feel called by God to explore this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your philosophy of ministry to office@tbcvancouver.ca.