Executive Pastor Full Time

The Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge (www.efreelethbridge.ca) invites qualified applicants to apply for the full-time position of Executive Pastor. This person will work with our Lead Pastor to provide leadership and oversight to a dynamic staff team. Preferred education and qualifications include the following:

• Person of deep faith, godly wisdom, and biblical leadership with the characteristics described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or Commerce; alternately, progressive experience in organizational leadership and management in a business, organization, or large church
• Spiritual gifts in the areas of leadership, discernment, and administration
• A clear testimony of seeking God and living according to principles of biblical character
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of management and leadership principles
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge
• Complementary gifting to the Lead Pastor
• Effective as a team player and leader
• Committed to exhibiting a positive attitude and living a healthy, balanced lifestyle
• Appropriate pastoral credentialing with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada or a willingness to engage with the denomination

Experience, abilities, and skills required include the following:

• Twelve to fifteen years of providing corporate or divisional leadership in a business, organization, or large church
• Highly motived, with a commitment to excellence
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and implement effective operating processes and procedures (i.e. a systems thinker)
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work tasks across a diverse set of people
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building and leading a large staff team
• Models a servant leadership style
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

If, after prayerful consideration, you feel called to this position, then we want to hear from you. To apply, please send the following in PDF format to the confidential email sea[email protected] with the subject line “Executive Pastor”:

• A cover letter expressing why you are interested and how your experiences have prepared you for this ministry
• Your comprehensive resume
• Your faith story
• Your philosophy of ministry

Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is found.