LEAD PASTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION: The lead pastor of Eston Full Gospel Church (EFGC) is the primary salaried overseer of spiritual care for the congregation. They are responsible to lead, teach, and give pastoral ministry that equips others for ministry, teaches others how to understand and live out their Christian faith, and presides over important ordinances in church and congregational life. The lead pastor serves as a paid elder to facilitate the realization of the church’s mission and expression of its core values.
STRUCTURE: This position is structured as full-time.
Annual performance evaluations are conducted by the deacons and elders, focusing on ministry performance and personal development.
RELATIONSHIPS AND AUTHORITY: Reports to the Board of Deacons. Manages any additional pastoral staff and support staff. The lead pastor is to be an ordained minister with the Apostolic Church of Pentecost (ACOP) or is working towards credentials with ACOP.
1. Congregational Roles and Responsibilities
The lead pastor is expected to be the primary provider of the following congregational ministry:
Pulpit Ministry
- Preaching
- Personal study and development
- Teaching: Sunday school, small group, etc.
Leadership
- Staff leadership, administrative leadership
- Equipping the congregation for ministry
- Worship service leadership
Pastoral Care and Counselling
- Visitation
- Counselling
Pastoral Ordinances
- Prayer ministry
- Weddings, funerals, baptisms, and special events
2. Community Pastoral Ministry
The senior pastor is expected to provide and/or coordinate the following aspects of pastoral ministry to the community of Eston, which may or may not include members of EFGC:
- Visitation of congregational members, seniors, shut-ins, lodge residents, and monthly lodge services
- Regular interaction with the leadership and students of the Village of Hope
- Become an active member of the Eston Ministerial
This is a full-time position and requires time spent with members of the church, the community, as well as staff and students of The Village of Hope—Eston.
This position will require the person to reside in Eston, Saskatchewan, or the surrounding area.
This position pays a competitive wage and may be adjusted based on education and experience.
Ideal candidates would have 3-5 years’ experience, but all may apply.
Send your cover letter and resume to: info@estonfullgospel.ca, Attn: Pastoral Search and Selection Committee 2026. If you have any questions, please email us—thanks.