Senior Pastor in Outlook, SK

Position: Senior Pastor in Outlook Church of Christ

Where: Outlook, SK

Contact for more information:
Warren Read
306-867-9561

Sandy Stephenson
306-867-3004

Adminstrative Assistant- Saskatoon, SK

Christian Counselling Services is now accepting applications for the position of: Administrative Assistant (part-time with the potential for expansion to full-time).

 

Christian Counselling Services (CCS) is a Christ-centered ministry that provides professional counselling and supportive services. CCS is a wonderful atmosphere for anyone desiring to work in a faith-based setting and contribute their God-given skills and abilities to the Kingdom of God. While we are a relatively small office, the reception needs at CCS are fast-paced and involve constant multi-tasking.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing coverage at the reception desk regularly three days per week, and on an “as needed” basis the remainder of the week, in the event regular staff are sick or away on holidays. Sometimes notice will be possible, but not always.

Reception duties include: answering phones, recording messages, conducting telephone intakes with prospective clients, scheduling client appointments, processing counselling fees, file preparation, and getting needed office supplies on a weekly basis (a valid driver’s license and vehicle is needed for this position).

Required

- office administration, business or secretarial certificate/diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- above average to advanced computer skills including MS Office

- exemplary organizational and administration skills.- working knowledge of QuickBooks an asset
- ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining organized

This position may also involve assisting the Development Coordinator with promotional tasks such as newsletter preparation, and event coordination for fundraisers and seminars.

Please indicate in cover letter whether you are interested in part-time or full-time work and send it, along with resume and THREE CURRENT REFERENCES (One must be a Pastoral reference) to:

Erica Hoare (Office Manager)

617 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7K 2J8

Closing Date for applications: January 9, 2013

Start Date for position: January 22, 2013

Worship Coordinator in Winnipeg, MB

Worship Coordinator (.75 – Negotiable)
McIvor Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church –  Winnipeg, Manitoba

Job Description

Purpose of the Position: The Worship Coordinator provides spiritual leadership to the congregation in the context of worship experiences. The Worship Coordinator will provide a biblical, theological, cultural and organizational framework for our gatherings.

This position has responsibility for spiritual leadership and administrative support in the following areas:

Leadership

• Together with the lead pastor, provide spiritual leadership in the worship of our congregation, developing and guiding worship experiences that lead our congregation to encounter God, experience fellowship, hear God’s Word and bring significant offerings in response.
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate worship planning and implementation.
• By example, instruction and mentoring, lead those who will lead the congregation in worship, building community within worship teams, and ministry coaching/resourcing for increased effectiveness.
• Build capacity of McIvor’s worship ministry through the establishment of teams.
• Provide opportunities for expression of a wide variety of art forms and ministry gifts by all of the age groups within the congregation.
• Lead worship and/or a worship team as required.

Administration

• Develop and coordinate worship outlines long term for Sunday services and other congregational worship experiences.
• Oversee the appointment and scheduling of worship leaders, readers, drama groups, audio/visual technicians, ushers and other ministry teams.
• Complete and distribute seasonal worship calendars/planners to staff and worship volunteers.
• Assist in the selection and preparation of music, drama, readings, graphics, videos, and other elements of worship services.
• Ensure the weekly production of “PowerPoint” slides and printed song sheets as required.
• Work with the Worship Committee in appointing and mentoring Music Team leaders.
• Work with the Worship Symbols committee to provide visual interest in our worship spaces.
• Direct and resource planning teams for special services (e.g. Christmas, Easter).
• Administrative support:
• Build song and AV library.
• Ensure the musical instruments within the church are appropriately maintained and serviced.  
• Ensure the church is up to date on all licensing and copyright requirements.
• Oversee setup details related to special events.

Qualifications

• A spiritually and emotionally mature follower of Jesus who has a passion for worship ministry and is committed to the church.
• Able and willing to become a member of McIvor Avenue MB Church and to support its vision for ministry.
• Education and Experience (The position is open to “developmental” candidates, individuals who do not currently meet all the education and experience requirements of the position, but are willing to commit to a plan for additional education or training. Growth goals and timelines would be established in conversation with the successful candidate.)
• Post-secondary education with some particular courses in the area of Worship.
• Experience in some aspect of worship ministry and leadership.
• Formal musical training is preferred.  
• Demonstrated creativity in incorporating various art forms into worship services is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function well in a team environment and work independently
• Strong administrative, planning and organizational skills
• Creativity and initiative
• Team leadership
• Organizational awareness
• Communication skills (aural, oral, written, and public)
• Motivation and mobilization of volunteers

Relationships

• The Worship Coordinator reports to the Lead Pastor and Church Council.
• As a member of the pastoral team, the Worship Coordinator will participate in staff meetings, Church Council (ex-officio) and congregational meetings as required by the agenda.
• Serve as a member of the McIvor Worship Committee, which gives general oversight and support to the worship ministry and equipping events of McIvor Church.
• Beyond these meetings, working hours are variable depending on the requirements of the position and the personal schedule of the successful candidate.

Resources

• Office space, equipment and supplies.
• A worship budget for subscriptions, purchases, supplies.
• A professional development budget, which is shared with the other pastoral staff.

Church Description: McIvor Avenue MB Church is an urban church of approximately 500 members. We have two distinct worship services on a Sunday morning; a traditional/blended service at 9:00 a.m. and a contemporary service at 11:15 a.m.

This position is open to Canadian citizens, residing in Canada.

Please see Website for further details: www.mcivorchurch.com

Salary Scale as per McIvor Avenue MB Church Grid

Start Date: flexible - based on candidate’s availability

Closing Date is: December 31, 2012

Please e-mail resumes to: mcivorcareers@gmail.com or submit to

McIvor Avenue MB Church, 200 McIvor Ave. , Winnipeg, MB  R2G 0Z8

Attention: Leona Boschmann

 

 

In the Tomb

In the Tomb - Stephanie Chase

Steph is a second year student who is pursuing a BA in Pastoral Ministries. She is from Virden, Manitoba, where she is an active member of Virden Baptist Church. She loves God, people, music and being silly. She likes to encourage others to think about how to be a Christian in Western culture, to worship God fully and to live according to the way of the kingdom. She has a contagious laugh and a huge heart. Her involvements this year include: STUCO Spiritual Life Chair, House Band pianist, Selah Team member and vocal accompanist. Her favorite book of the Bible right now is Amos because it talks about justice with a deep passion and an unquenchable hunger.

 

What comes to mind when you hear the word “tomb”?

I think of Jesus’ Saturday in the tomb. I think of waiting, the in-between time, the almost-but-not-yet. I’ll be honest: sometimes, I don’t like to think about tombs because it means waiting.  And who needs the tomb anyway? Can’t we just fast forward to Sunday?

No. We can’t. Saturday comes before Sunday.

During my second year at Bethany, the metaphor of a tomb has come to represent the season of life I am in. At Bethany, I encounter God in so many ways and I am grateful for each one of them. At Bethany, I am surrounded by people who believe what I do. They look like me. They talk like me. It is easy to become absorbed in Bethany, to hide from the world. And hiding from the world is easy.

Enter the second year class Society, Religion and God, where the primary goal of the course is to answer the question: “As a Christian, how do I relate to the world around me?”  My culture…the world…out there? But it’s scary out there! There is death, pain, lust, suicide, hate, ignorance, apathy, relativism, pluralism and they are different from me. Shouldn’t I hide?  I’m safe here at Bethany.

Then, God showed me something:  I won’t be at Bethany forever. I will rejoin the real world, where I am called to address all these problems in Jesus’ name. Bethany is my tomb—a time of preparation to learn who God is, what he wants from me and how to share him with others. Sunday morning will come. I will go out into the world. I will love it like he does. Sunday is coming…it will come for us all. Thank God for Sunday.

House Band 2012-2013

Top: Spencer, Ryan, Chris, Jacob

Bottom: Steph, Michelle, Jenny

 

Part-time Youth Pastor in Manitou, MB

The Mennonite Brethren Church in Manitou, Manitoba, is looking for a half-time Youth Pastor.  We have a growing ministry to young people which has been lay-driven throughout our 85-years of existence.  Applicants should have a heart for teens, be of godly character, be in agreement with our denomination’s Confession of Faith, and be willing to find outside employment to subsidize their income.  Our Mission Statement is ‘Helping People Find and Follow Jesus’ so if that’s of interest to you, please contact George from our Search Committee at gkonradkfl@mts.net, or call Pastor Derek at the church, (204)242-2433.  For more information, please refer to our website:  www.manitoumbchurch.ca.   

Youth and Family Pastor in Newton, MB

Community Fellowship Church (Newton, MB) invites applications for the full-time position of Youth and Family Pastor. 

We are an inter-generational Mennonite Brethren congregation with numerous young families.  We have an average attendance of 150 with an active youth program.   We meet in a rural setting in close proximity to two large urban centres. 

We are looking for someone capable of developing and implementing a ministry plan for children and youth work of CFC that will support our overall vision through discipleship and evangelism. 

Working alongside the senior pastor, the Youth and Family Pastor will provide a leadership role in youth and family ministries.  This will include developing and implementing a cohesive program which will connect Children’s, Junior High and Senior High ministries to each other and to the church body.  

Minimum two year Bible School education or related experience required.  Previous experience is essential. Send resume to cfcnewton.pastor.search@gmail.com.  Closing date January 15, 2013.  Starting date is negotiable.