Church Name: Trinity Baptist Church
Location: North Canton Ohio
Job Title: Pastor
Position: Full-time
Short Description of Church/Position
Trinity Baptist was established in 1965 and is part of the Akron Area Association (AAA) within the American Baptist Churches of Ohio/USA.
The church is located near the center of North Canton, which was voted one of “America’s Top 100 Places to Live”. The city of North Canton, located in Stark County with a population of nearly 18,000, is an outstanding community that blends beautiful residential areas with a solid business community to create an ideal environment for living and working. The city also offers excellent city services, state-of-the-art safety services, and the School District is ranked “Excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education. Additionally, the community parks offer biking, hiking, swimming, team sports, and golfing opportunities.
Ministry at Trinity has always reached beyond its walls. The church has supported local and global missions—from food pantr
ies and homeless shelters in Stark County to international projects. The congregation has faithfully supported American Baptist missionaries and offerings, while also serving its local community through events such as Vacation Bible School, an annual Chili Cook-Off, Easter Egg Hunts, Christmas programs, and participation in the North Canton Main Street Festival.
Pastor Responsibilities
We are looking for a pastor who is spiritually driven and enthusiastic. We desire someone who is highly motivated and hardworking. The congregation indicated that they felt that the following characteristics/qualities were of most importance:
• Strong preaching/teaching ability
• Integrity and honesty
• Approachable and relatable
• Available for pastoral care (e.g., hospital visits, counseling)
• Strong leadership in church growth
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Outreach and mission involvement
• Community service and volunteers
• Building relationships with congregants
• Strengthening spiritual formation (Bible study, prayer, etc.)
Church Webpage: tbcnc.org
Church Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TrinityBaptistChurchNorthCanton
Church Profile: DOWNLOAD
Contact: Please contact kevinthomas(@)abc-ohio.org for more information or questions regarding the position..
03/16/2026
