Associate Pastor - Full Time

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OUR MISSION: We are a community of people growing together in knowing God and making Him known.

OUR VISION: To see lives transformed through Jesus Christ in our church and community.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The associate pastor is accountable to the lead pastor.

Our associate pastor will implement our mission and vision through:

·         Commitment to being spirit filled and a growing disciple of Christ.

·         Teachable attitude.

·         Leading in areas of responsibility.

·         Being self-motivated and a self-starter.

·         Giftings in communication (preaching/teaching). An interest in music is an asset.

·         Being a team player with a positive and life-giving attitude, able and willing to deal with conflict, and able and willing to delegate with a structure of accountability in place.

It is understood that our associate pastor knows they have a calling of God to be in the pastorate, agrees with and supports the Alliance Canada Statement of Faith and is licensed  with the Alliance Canada.

Our associate pastor will:

1.      Share preaching with the lead pastor with the intent of a 40/60 split.

2.      Oversee Community Groups (CG) with the lead pastor, and or layperson in charge and in doing so, help develop pastoral care and relationships with a broad spectrum of the congregation.

3.      Share in the responsibilities of congregational care with the lead pastor and report as needed to the lead pastor.

4.      Take the lead in putting together, with other staff, the Sunday morning services and the administration of the order of service.

5.      Ensure the benchmarks for the Sunday Services, as found in the PAAC Policy and Procedure Manual, are adhered to as it pertains to music teams. This will be accomplished by direct leadership and mentoring of music teams or by direct supervision of, and in collaboration with a lay person in charge of music teams.

6.      Oversee the technical aspect of Sunday morning ministries by delegating the hands-on work to a technical point person.

7.      Oversee the First Impressions Ministry by delegating to volunteer leaders and volunteers.

8.      Devote time to the development of knowledge and leadership skills related to ministry responsibilities by:

·         Reading, listening, and viewing various resources.

·         Meeting with mentors and mentoring others.

·         Attending training seminars/events.