Associate Pastor Full Time

Associate Pastor:

Summary of Position:
This full-time pastoral position involves the oversight and shepherding of youth as well as other pastoral ministry at Taber Evangelical Free Church (TEFC).  The basic foundation of the position is to fulfill the church’s mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Qualifications:
Faith: A person who is a disciple of Jesus Christ; trusting in Christ for the forgiveness of sins, having undergone believer’s baptism, and bearing fruit by keeping in step with the Holy Spirit.

Calling: An individual who can articulate and describe a calling into ministry and how they have seen God verify this calling in their lives.

Education: This person must possess a ministry relevant undergraduate degree or be in their final year of study.  Additionally, the candidate would be expected to pursue credentialing and ordination with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada

Experience: A person who has a grounded understanding of the Church’s responsibility to communicate the gospel and make disciples of Christ.   The candidate should be able to express how the Holy Spirit has gifted them for ministry and describe their philosophy of ministry.

Expectations:
The pastor’s primary ministry will be with youth at TEFC; ministering to youth, the parents of youth, and developing leaders who will assist in making disciples of Christ.  Additionally, there will be latitude for other expressions of pastoral ministry as this individual is gifted.

Ministry to Youth

Oversee weekly youth ministry
Shepherd/care for youth and their families through regular instruction and counsel to help them live as faithful disciples of Christ
Foster an attitude of hospitality/outreach towards the youth in Taber
Evaluate and further develop the current ministry to youth to continue fulfilling TEFC’s purpose, mission, vision, and values
Recruitment, equipping, training, and encouragement of youth ministry leadership team
Develop budget relating to ministry to youth

Pastoral Ministry

Participate in staff and church leadership meetings
Preach as needed/able, determined by the Lead Pastor
Be available for visitation, hospital visits, funerals, and weddings
Explore and express other gifting and interests that compliments and aligns with the purpose, mission, vision, and values of TEFC
Fulfill other responsibilities as needed
Continue developing as a lifelong learner with the latitude to pursue continuing education or training

Please visit https://www.taberefc.ca/pages/employment for a community and church profile.

If you feel led by the Spirit to apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]