Seeking - Pastoral

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PASTOR 

The Children’s Ministry Pastor (nursery through grade 5) is responsible for creating an environment at Bramalea Baptist Church where children are encouraged and equipped to follow Jesus so that others are drawn to follow Him too.  This is accomplished through developing and leading the Children’s Ministry track (nursery through grade 5) in the context of the church’s intergenerational ministry model.

 DUTIES OVERVIEW:   

Personal interaction and building into the lives of children, their families, and children’s ministry leaders, development of appropriate curriculum in alignment with the church’s doctrine, core values, philosophy of children’s ministry, and vision-casting for the future of this ministry, advocate for and be directly involved in children’s ministry.

 DUTIES SPECIFIC:

1.)  Oversee Nursery Coordinator and provide assistance as needed.
2.)  Equip, encourage, and motivate leaders and staff for all children’s ministries through regular, well planned, meetings for prayer, training, communication, encouragement and dealing with any issues.  This would include periodic concentrated training times for all children’s ministry workers.  Personal ministry to children’s ministry staff  is expected.
3.)  Recruit and assimilate new volunteers.
4.)  Ensure that all the rooms used for children’s ministry are well equipped and in good condition.
5.)  Work in conjunction with Student Life Pastor to help facilitate ministry to parents and families for the purposes of  outreach and instruction in Christian parenting.
6.)  Oversee the selection and development of curriculum for all children’s ministries.
7.)  Encourage and assist in involving children in the church’s worship and ministries.
8.)  Develop outreaches to children (and their parents).
9.)  Organize, lead and develop summer camp ministry  (Vacation Bible School, Sonsational Summer, off-site: Camp Rokhawah) and other special ministries for children.
10.) Annual budget preparation and monitoring.
11.) Participate in Staff Leadership Team meetings, planning as a member of the Staff Leadership Team.
12.)  Report to the Lead Pastor
13.)  Ensure the ministry adheres to the church’s Plan-to-Protect policy for children.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A committed Christian and natural leader who has gifts of teaching (mentoring, training), connecting with children, administration, and evangelism.

Successful candidate will be a motivated self –starter with 3+ years of comparable experience.  A proven ability to lead, initiate relationships, relate well with others, develop children’s ministry and connect with others in leadership is required.

A college or seminary degree with a concentration on Bible and Theology is preferred.  Training in delivering Christian education, with some work on childhood education and curriculum development is a must.

Equivalent combination of education / experience may be considered.

Benefits:

Bramalea Baptist Church offers a comprehensive benefits plan including RRSP, extended health and dental.

Contact details:

Send via e-mail to nbenevides@bramalea.org or fax 905-451-0072 to the attention of HR Team, Bramalea Baptist Church, 9050 Dixie Road, Brampton, ON L6S 1J3.  No phone calls please.

Include a cover letter indicating why you believe you are a fit for this role. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please. Successful candidate will be required to sign Bramalea Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith.

Chetwynd Fellowship Baptist Church
Box 1164
Chetwynd BC V0C 1J0

Chetwynd Fellowship Baptist Church, located in north-eastern British Columbia, Canada, is seeking a Senior Pastor to shepherd their growing congregation.

 If you are called of God to the Gospel Ministry, they invite you to apply for this position.

This man will be dedicated to the study of God and His word and be able to expound it accurately and effectively.

We are seeking a Senior Pastor whose’ primary gifts and passions will be preaching and teaching, centered on the authoritative Word of God. This applicant should be proficient in leadership, counseling, visitation, and evangelism.  His leadership will be evident by his personal relationship to Jesus Christ, an active prayer life and a passion for reaching the lost and those in need. 

Chetwynd Fellowship Baptist Church was established 30 years ago. We have a church body of approximately 100 people consisting of members and regular attendees.  The church has a good reputation in the community and we believe with the Lord’s help, is in a position for dynamic growth. 

If you sense God leading you to seek the position of Senior Pastor, please submit your resume, doctrinal statement, and a sampling of your pulpit ministry on tape, CD, or Mp3 to the Selection Committee.  Mail to:  Attention Selection Committee or e-mail to Baptist@pris.ca

South Delta Baptist Church - Delta, BC
Senior Associate Pastor of Church Growth and Admin

Position Summary

• Responsible to lead the growth and outreach ministries of South Delta Baptist Church (SDBC). These ministries include evangelism and global missions, assimilation, and community groups.
• Responsible to oversee the administrative areas of the church including stewardship & facility administration including financial support and custodial staff, support staff, outsourced I.T., and website. Will provide support for SDBC strategic initiatives.
• Reports to the Lead Pastor and is a member of the leadership team. Oversees support staff including accounting staff and offering counters. Chairs key committees for facilities and finance.

 Evangelism and Global Missions Ministry

Objective: Evangelism and global missions ministries are intended to mobilize the church to reach individuals in Tsawwassen and beyond with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Applicant will have a proven ability to establish and implement a comprehensive church-wide evangelism ministry. He will direct a volunteer team which will develop, oversee, and implement strategic global-missions related objectives.

 Assimilation Ministry

Objective: Assimilation ministries will provide a purposeful program in which a new attendee of SDBC can take the next step toward quickly becoming involved in fellowship, spiritual growth, and ministry. This pastor will establish and oversee a program that will identify and connect new attendees with a community group and areas in which they can serve.

Community Group Ministry

Objective: Community Groups (small groups) will become a foundational vehicle for spiritual and relational growth as well as identification of future church leaders. The applicant will be expected to implement a system that will grow new groups, while providing resources and communication, proper placement, and coaching within SDBC’s small group structure.

 Stewardship Ministry & Facility Administration

Objective: The applicant will oversee a stewardship ministry which conforms to proper accounting principles, and good risk management practices. He will work alongside of the Lead Pastor to manage and develop budgets, and interact with donors while efficiently managing financial and facility related resources.  

 Support Staff & I.T.

Objective: In order to create good human resource practices, this pastor will oversee support staff, outsourced I.T. services, and an attractive and user-friendly website.  He will ensure that the ministry is supported with appropriate I.T. services.

 Skills, Knowledge, and Gifting

-Has significant experience in creating, growing, and executing small group and church-wide evangelism ministries, while modeling the ability to lead others into a new relationship with Christ, and an ability and proven record of leading staff. He will be gifted with strong interpersonal skills, will be a creative thinker and possess the ability to assess ministry effectiveness (experience in a multi-staff setting a plus). He will display a record of building volunteer teams, with the ability to supervise them, encourage them, and keep them accountable. He will have significant experience in an administrative role with a developed understanding of accounting practices and procedures. His character will be such that he will model a passion to reach others for Christ, is a team player and self-starter, with a teachable and humble spirit.

 Interested applicants should send resumes, references, philosophy of ministry, and statement of beliefs to: South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 56 street- Delta, B.C., Canada, V4L 2B1, Attention: Sue Gibson; or e-mail to sgibson@southdelta.org. Further information about the position and SDBC’s strategic initiatives is available at www.southdelta.org.

Title Youth Missionary
Category Youth Ministry
Type Part-time
Organization Maranatha Baptist Church
City    Paris
Province  Ontario
Description     The Youth Missionary is an important person in the fulfilling of the vision of our church family. This person will focus a portion of their time interacting and bridging relationships with youth (Grade 7-12) in our community. The remainder of the time will be focused on mentoring and discipling youth who are part of our church family to grow in their walk with God, and to be part of Jesus' mission to make disciples.

For a complete job description or to submit your resume, please contact Kirk Giles.
Email for applications  k.giles@rogers.com
Start Date      Immediately
Name and email of who we can contact with any questions or clarifications.      Kirk Giles - k.giles@rogers.com 

 Title
 Community Life Pastor
 
Type Full-time
 
Organization
Bramalea Baptist Church
Brampton, Ontario
 
Description
 Position Overview:

The Community Life Pastor, reporting to the Lead Pastor and ultimately the Elders, is responsible for the front line ministry of integrating those new to the church / Christianity into the church-family, providing direction for small group ministry, establishing the beginning stages of a discipleship track, and reaching out to the local community through a variety of means.

Within this scope, the Community Life Pastor is expected to oversee, develop and provide pastoral training as well as budget oversight.

There are three specific areas of responsibility:

1) Newcomer Involvement
2) Small / Cell Groups (Shepherding)
3) Local Evangelism & Outreach

Qualifications:

A committed Christian who is growing spiritually and has gifts of teaching (mentoring, training), administration, and evangelism.

Successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with 5+ years of comparable experience. A proven ability to lead, initiate relationships, relate well with others, develop small groups and connect with those in leadership are required.

In addition, an enthusiasm for Christ and natural leadership capabilities are essential.

A seminary degree (M. Div., Th. M., or MA in appropriate field (Bible, Ministry etc) is preferred. An equivalent combination of education / experience may be considered.
 
Email for applications
 nbenevides@bramalea.org
 
Start Date
 Fall 2009