English Ministry Associate Pastor Full Time

Job Description

Job Title          Full Time English Ministry Associate Pastor
Reports to       English Ministry Pastor

Who we are looking for
·      A pastor whose life reflects a deep, ongoing relationship with God, and whose character is shaped according to biblical values (1 Tim 3 and Titus 1).
·      A pastor who has a lived experience of discipleship and disciplemaking, and is excited to see the Great Commission worked out in the local church.
·      A pastor who has lived experienced of inter- and cross-cultural ministry.
·      An associate pastor who will grow into a leadership role over the next 3+ years.
·      Candidates should be open to being ordained as Minister of the Word in the Christian Reformed Church of North America.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Worship
·      Preach once a month initially, with increasing frequency over time.
·      Shape and sharpen liturgical worship of the English service.
·      Equip and empower worship team(s) for Sunday service, Young Adults Fellowship, and other worship occasions as necessary.
·      Conduct baptism, communion, marriages and funerals as part of the worship life of the church.

2. Discipleship & Disciplemaking
·      To be a disciple and to make disciples.
·      Journey alongside key leaders, discerning their developmental needs and equipping them for ministry.
·      Review and run courses that equip and edify congregants, such as Alpha, Read the Bible for Life and the Sanctuary Course.
·      Develop a system of pastoral care for the English ministry.
·      Disciple a specific demographic within the congregation: parents of young children.

3. Missional Engagement
·      Develop and launch the second English Service.
·      Cultivate sustainable local missions and social justice initiatives.

Qualifications
·       Must have God’s calling to church ministry.
·       Subscribe to and agree with ICRC’s Statement of Faith.
·       Graduate from a recognized seminary
·       Fluency in spoken and written English
·       Previous pastoral/church ministry experience with preference for leadership experience at a ministry and/or congregation level
·       Holds a passionate vision for a multi-generational and multi-ethnic church
Join our team as we work to further the Kingdom of God in Richmond, B.C.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].