Adult Ministries Director | Full-time pastoral

Job summary

Develop, promote, and implement discipleship strategies in collaboration with the Senior Associate Pastor to engage adults in their faith journeys. Pastor adults across life stages and lead, coach, and support ministry groups, staff, teams, and volunteers.

Job details

Ellerslie is made up of a team of people passionate about seeing lives transformed and Jesus proclaimed in South Edmonton! Ellerslie is a church with a rich heritage and a bright future. The church leadership is aligned in its vision to make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world. Since its founding over 75 years ago, Ellerslie has grown from a small fellowship of believers to an influential church that has an active international and local cross-cultural mission and is a leader in its denomination, the Baptist General Conference of Canada. Beyond a rich heritage of Christian mission, Ellerslie today has a vibrant ministry among the many young and growing families in its community. The church has a robust online presence and holds worship services in English and Mandarin, and hosts a Farsi language service conducted by local mission partners. Blessed with stable finances, Ellerslie now is planning for the next chapter in its history. Given our heritage, strategic location, and current organizational strength, the church is uniquely positioned to be a prevailing church in a fast-growing region that has few expressions of Christian worship. Role Description The Adult Ministries Director is a key member of our ministry team, gifted in working with and pastoring adults in all stages of adult life in both small and mid-sized groups. As a direct report to the Senior Associate Pastor, this person will work closely with the Senior Associate to create, promote, and implement discipleship strategies that will engage the congregation in their own journey with Jesus. Success in this position will require a strong walk with the Lord, a passion for discipleship, a love for people, the ability to coach, counsel, and lead others, as well as strength in administration. Qualifications & Requirements We are searching for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree and some theological training who has demonstrated several years of development and oversight in adult or discipleship ministry. The successful candidate must be able to work under the guidance of senior leadership and collegially with a wide variety of staff and ministry teams. We prefer candidates with a demonstrated track record of equipping others to be leaders in this ministry area. Experience in recruiting and resourcing volunteers is necessary. We invite applications from individuals who are legally authorized to reside and work in Canada. How to Apply For more information on this opportunity and its requirements, please forward your résumé, cover letter, and other supporting materials to apply@erbc.ca

What you’ll do

Develop, promote, and implement discipleship strategies in collaboration with the Senior Associate Pastor to engage adults in their faith journeys. Pastor adults across life stages and lead, coach, and support ministry groups, staff, teams, and volunteers.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, some theological training, and several years of experience developing and overseeing adult or discipleship ministry are required. Candidates must be able to work under senior leadership, collaborate with diverse teams, and have experience recruiting and resourcing volunteers; a track record of equipping ministry leaders is preferred.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Adult Ministry
• Discipleship
• Pastoral Care
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Counseling
• Administration
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Volunteer Development
• Team Collaboration
• Group Ministry
• Strategic Planning

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Social Services