Redeemer Bible Church

Ministry Opportunity: Family Ministries Pastor

Location: Niagara Falls, ON

Website: redeemerbible.ca

Employment Type:  Full-time

Overview

We are looking to add a full-time Family Ministries Pastor to our Redeemer team! The Family Ministries Pastor is responsible for leading and growing Redeemer’s Youth and Children’s Ministries. The right man will inherit a motivated and committed team of lay leaders and build upon a strong foundation of ministry built by our previous pastor. They will also be an integral part of our leadership team and contribute to our overall vision and direction.

General Responsibilities

  • Give oversight to our Senior and Junior Highschool students and oversee our Children’s Ministry program with the aid of our Children’s Ministry Coordinator.

  • Be a part of our preaching team (roughly 2-6 times/year) and be actively involved in our Sunday Morning services.

  • Participation in our weekly staff meetings

Ministry Responsibilities

a)    Youth Ministry

  • Run weekly Senior & Junior High ministry nights

  • Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer team

  • Develop and implement a discipleship strategy for our youth including (but not limited to) things like mentoring/discipleship groups, opportunities for our youth to serve and engage in local/overseas missions, etc.

  • Help to integrate youth into Redeemer’s wider ministries

  • Connect with parents regularly and help to equip and encourage them as they seek to raise their children for the glory of God.

  • Provide counselling to students as needed.

  • Plan and execute annual events such as our Summer Overnight Camp, retreats, and conferences.

  • Actively seek to develop relationships with local schools, like-minded churches, and organizations ministering to the young people in our region.

b)    Children’s Ministry

  • Be the point person for all Children’s Ministry initiatives

  • Select curricula for all Children's Ministry Programs (Sunday morning, Kids Nights, Camps)

  • Work with the Children’s Ministry Coordinator to ensure weekly volunteers are prepared and resourced to minister to our kids on Sunday morning.

  • Connect face-to-face/work with children and/or families outside of regular ministry programs

  • Recruit and train volunteers in Children's Ministry programs.

Competencies, Skills & Experience:

  • Min. 2 years of experience Youth Ministry.

  • Degree in Theology or Biblical Studies (focused degrees in Youth Ministry)

  • Strong leadership abilities and experience in building, training, and maintaining teams.

  • Ability to work unsupervised, and yet function as a part of our larger staff and ministry team.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Products (i.e., Gmail, Google Drive, Forms, Hangout, etc.) are preferred.

  • “Clean” criminal/vulnerable sectors check

  • Ability to work from the church at least 2 days (from Mon-Fri)

  • Attend Sunday morning services and become a meaningful part of the Redeemer Community.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to carl@redeemerbible.ca.