Church Jobs in Camrose, AB

Position DescriptionChildren Ministry Pastor / DirectorWESTSIDE CALGARY CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH (“WCCAC”)PURPOSE OF THIS POSITIONThe Children Ministry Pastor / Director is to administer, develop, and implement the Children Ministry and programs designed to enhance the spiritual well-being of the children in WCCAC.QUALIFICATIONS A vibrant personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ;A call to Children Ministry from God;High integrity and spiritual discernment;Good command of English verbal and written;Preferably capable of communicating in Mandarin and / or Cantonese;Appreciate the cultural diversity of our congregations;Fulfilled the academic requirements set by the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada;Preferably obtained a degree from an accredited evangelical seminary;At least three years’ relevant experience in children work in a church setting, preferably in North America;Capable of prioritizing and managing assignments;Self-motivated and has a desire for further training and personal growth;Committed to the ministry philosophy and programs of WCCAC; andExemplary in conduct. STAFF STRUCTURE AND RELATIONSHIPS Keep regular office hours and ministry hours in accordance with the staff policy of WCCAC;Accountable directly to the Senior Pastor, Children Ministry Elder, and ultimately to the Board of Elders;Plan with the departmental deacons, in consultation with the Senior Pastor / Children Ministry Elder, on development and implementation of plans, policies and programs relevant to the Children Ministry; andCooperate fully with Staff and church leaders in a good team spirit. MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES Work with the Senior Pastor, Children Ministry Elder, and Pastoral Staffs to cast visions and give directions to the Children Ministry;Oversee and give leadership to the planning, the administration and the co-ordination of all programs, events and activities under the Children Ministry, including but not limited to AWANA, Nursery and Toddler, Children Bible School and Junior Worship;Assist in promoting the church to the community and developing children outreach activities, in conjunction with the congregational Local Evangelism Deacons;Recruit and train lay leaders to help in all areas of the Children Ministry;Preach in children worship services and other worship services as assigned by the Senior Pastor / Children Ministry Elder;Partner with the parents / families to bring up the children with Christian values and disciplines;Provide pastoral care for the children, their families, and all the Children Ministry workers through visitation and counselling;Participate in domestic and overseas missions as agreed by the Senior Pastor and approved by the Board of Elders;Involve in Fellowship, Bible School and / or Discipleship training;Set agenda and lead the Children Ministry Board of Deacons, Prayer Meetings and all other ministerial meetings and activities as needed;Submit the Annual Report and the monthly meeting reports to the Children Ministry Board of Deacons and Board of Elders; andParticipate in budgeting process with the Children Ministry Board of Deacons. All the above job descriptions are subject to modifications from time to time by the Board of Elders when deemed necessary.