Congregational Life Pastor

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Congregational Life Pastor to lead and strengthen our ministries. This individual will play a vital role in cultivating community, developing leaders, and supporting the overall health and discipleship of the congregation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong pastoral background, intercultural awareness, and a heart for fostering authentic Christian community. A Master of Divinity is preferred, along with a minimum of five years of full-time pastoral experience.

The key responsibilities of the Congregational Life Pastor include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Fostering Community & Connection

• Develop and oversee systems to help visitors connect with the church
• Oversee adult lifegroups and discipleship ministries while developing discipleship resources that align with the church's vision and mission
• Lead freedom session groups
• Support and lead prayer ministries within the church
• Develop initiatives and tools to support, engage, and track our online congregant community

2. Providing Pastoral Care

• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and prayer for individuals and families
• Assist with preaching, teaching, and worship planning as needed
• Participate actively in staff meetings, retreats, and church-wide planning sessions
• Offer home visits to families needing spiritual support, blessings, or pastoral care
• Serve as a key member of the pastoral team, contributing to the overall vision and direction of the church

3. Supporting Volunteer Engagement

• Partner with ministry leaders to identify, equip, and celebrate volunteers
• Help congregants discover and use their spiritual gifts in service to the church and community
• Develop strategies to sustain and encourage a healthy volunteer culture
• Maintain and promote a sustainable volunteer recruitment system

4. Coordinating Family & Congregational Ministries

• Lead and coordinate annual parenting courses, including topics related to complex needs, and provide faith journey events
• Provide parental resources for faith formation at home
• Lead Baptismal classes
• Officiate child dedications and plan family-oriented worship services
• Coordinate church-wide events, such as Family Day Festival, Family Camp, Summer Outreach, Family Events, and Church Picnics
• Provide pastoral support to the GriefShare ministry
• Oversee marriage ministries, including: Grace Marriage Ministry, Marriage Matters quarterly emails, premarital counseling, and marriage enrichment opportunities

5. Oversee Staff in a Supervisory Role

• Provide direct oversight to assigned staff and their corresponding ministries
• Conduct annual performance reviews
• Meet assigned staff on a bimonthly basis to discuss goals and Annual Ministry Plan progress

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
• Master of Divinity Preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in full-time pastoral ministry
• Familiarity with church environments or nonprofit structures
• Experience in intercultural intergenerational environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Work Structure & Expectations:

• The Congregational Life Pastor will report directly to the Lead Pastor
• The Congregational Life Pastor will collaborate closely with other pastoral and administrative staff

Terms of Employment:

• Permanent, 40 hours per week
• The successful applicant may start in February 2026 (Start date is negotiable)

Rate of Pay: Competitive salary and benefit package

How to Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to by December 31, 2025, the closing date.

Thank you to all who apply, however only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

• Have you worked in a church before?

Location:

• Edmonton, AB T5A 3A7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person