Associate Pastor

1) Overview

Banwell Community Church (BCC) is prayerfully seeking a Full-Time Associate Pastor who will work alongside the Lead Pastor and church leadership in advancing the mission and vision of our church. Our mission is simply to fulfill the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28, and our vision is to see all people growing to maturity in Christ.

BCC is a medium-sized church with over 200 active members, 200 adherents, and an average Sunday attendance between 275 and 300. BCC is a theologically conservative and evangelical Baptist church, affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ).

Located along the booming Banwell Road corridor, our church building is in a prime location to see future growth. As the community has grown, so have our facilities (with completion of a 10,000 sq.ft. Community Outreach Centre, set to open by the end of 2024). This expansion will add a gymnasium, kitchen, and ministry program space to facilitate further ministry in our growing community.

Exemplifies a life of Christian maturity, spiritual fruit, and the qualities of a pastoral leader (as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7).

Has a clear sense of calling into vocational pastoral ministry.

Has a humble, teachable spirit that is responsive and open to constructive feedback.

Able to preach and teach Scripture effectively, communicating with large and small groups of various ages.

A self-starter, showing initiative in identifying needs and developing strategies.

Able to recruit, organize, develop, and communicate with leaders and ministry teams.

Open to new opportunities and adaptable to the changing needs of church ministry.

An aptitude to organize systems, work with technology, plan, budget, and manage events / projects.

3) Responsibilities

a) Primary: The primary responsibilities of this role will focus on Family Ministries and working alongside the Lead Pastor in the spiritual leadership of the church:
Oversee Family Ministries in building a discipleship culture among Children, Youth, Young Adults, Parents, and Leaders.

Encourage and equip parents in their role as primary disciplers of their children.

Provide key leadership with weekly Youth and Young Adults ministries (with the goal of developing disciples and supporting growth).

Work directly with the Christian Growth & Nurture Committee to shape our Family Ministry and support our Children's Ministry.

Recruit and develop leaders and volunteers.

Work to integrate Children, Youth, and Young Adults into the full life of the church body, and advocate for inter-generational worship.

Maximize the use of our Community Outreach Centre in spearheading ministry programming and events for young people and their families within our church and greater community.

Meet weekly with Lead Pastor and Staff and attend monthly committee meetings.

Support and work alongside the Lead Pastor in preaching, leadership, ministry visioning, pastoral care, and worship service responsibilities.

Worship Ministry: Providing leadership, coordination, and development with our worship teams, enhancing our weekly worship gatherings.

Small Group Discipleship Ministry: Providing leadership, training, and support with our small groups discipleship ministry (to expand and develop more groups).

Online Outreach Ministry: Developing our church presence and online outreach with web, video production, and social media platforms to reach our greater community.

Biblical Counselling Ministry: Training and experience in biblical counselling with youth and families.

A degree from a Bible College or Seminary in Canada or the United States

Three years of youth ministry or family ministry leadership

Accreditation with the CBOQ, or willing to enter the accreditation process upon starting

5) Compensation

6) How to Apply

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Housing allowance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Windsor, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- ministry: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-06