Join Our Team Assistant Pastor, Youth & Young Adults

New Horizons Community Church is located in Sarnia, Ontario, a vibrant border city on Lake Huron. We’re part of the Free Methodist Church in Canada, serving both our neighbourhood and the wider Sarnia-Lambton community.

We currently average 125 - 135 people on Sunday mornings, with a strong mix of ages and backgrounds. Our culture is warm, relational, and grounded. We value pastoral presence, authenticity, creativity, and shared leadership. This is a church where people know each other’s names, and their stories.

Growing young means more than starting new programs. It’s a commitment to:

Prioritizing relationships across generations

Empowering young people with real leadership

Creating space for questions, faith formation, and belonging

Shaping church culture, not just age-specific ministries

We believe a church that grows young becomes healthier for everyone.

The primary focus is Youth and Young Adults, with pastoral ministry shaped around the individual’s strengths and calling. This is not a “one-size-fits-all” role. We want to build the role with the right person, not force someone into a box.

Our youth ministry consistently gathers around 20 students. It’s relational, welcoming, and steadily growing. Students show up because they feel known, safe, and invited into faith, not because they’re pressured.

Yes, our hope is that you would become part of the teaching team. We value shared leadership and want pastors to serve in areas where they are both gifted and growing. Preaching opportunities will be part of this role, but they are not the sole focus.

Yes. This role could be a great fit for someone early or mid-career, provided they have a clear sense of calling, a heart for the next generation, and a desire to grow within a team-based pastoral environment.

Applicants should be aligned with, or open to, Free Methodist (Wesleyan) theology and values. We’re happy to walk through that together as part of the discernment process.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those selected for a next conversation will be contacted.

Living in Sarnia means enjoying a slower pace without losing connection. We’re a border city on Lake Huron, known for stunning sunsets, walkable waterfront trails, and easy access to beaches, parks, and green space.

Sarnia offers:

A strong sense of community

Short commutes and affordable housing compared to larger cities

Excellent access to nature, sports, and outdoor recreation

Family-friendly neighbourhoods and schools

A growing arts, music, and local food scene

We’re also just across the bridge from the U.S., with London and Detroit within driving distance, making travel and city amenities easily accessible.

For pastors and families alike, Sarnia is a place where life feels more present, less rushed, and deeply connected. Many who move here are surprised by how quickly it begins to feel like home.