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Regional Minister - Youth and Young Adults

Kitchener, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 25, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Mar 22, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Strengthen youth and young adult ministry across MCEC by supporting congregational leaders, cultivating relationships, and helping young people find belonging, purpose, and leadership opportunities in the church. Equip and inspire leaders of congregational youth and young adult programs to catalyze ministry and foster thriving Anabaptist congregations.

Job details

Company Description Mennonite Church Eastern Canada is a diverse community transformed by the love of God, inspired by the hope we find in Jesus and called to action by the power of the Holy Spirit. We believe that God is calling MCEC to be an Anabaptist-Mennonite church, a covenanted partner in Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite World Conference. This is a continuation of a historic tradition that emphasizes that Jesus is the centre of our faith, community is the centre of our life and reconciliation is the centre of our work. As a community of congregations, we seek to join God’s mission in the world, encouraging all to respond to God’s gift of love revealed in Jesus, as described in scripture. Within MCEC you will connect with a dynamic group of colleagues and church leaders across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. MCEC’s community of 106 congregations worships in over 20 languages and embraces diverse worship practices and theological perspectives within the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. Members of the MCEC staff team come from different walks of life and bring diverse perspectives, yet they are united in their passion to see churches thrive as they follow Jesus. Role Description This Regional Minister role is an opportunity to strengthen youth and young adult ministry across MCEC by supporting congregational leaders, cultivating relationships and helping young people find belonging, purpose and leadership opportunities within the church. MCEC is seeking a Regional Minister who will catalyze congregational ministry by equipping and inspiring leaders of congregational youth and young adult programs. The successful candidate will have significant youth ministry experience and a vision for thriving Anabaptist congregations committed to including youth and young adults in the life and ministry of the church. Qualifications Significant experience in youth and/or young adult ministry in multiple contexts Track record of successful work in an intercultural or immigrant context A relevant bachelors degree, including completion of courses in practical theology, Anabaptist studies and biblical studies; a Master of Divinity degree is preferred Ordination in good standing in the Mennonite Church (or a sibling denomination) or willingness to pursue ordination Demonstrated excellence in English communication, fluency in French is an asset Commitment to professional development, training and ongoing learning To Apply: Interested candidates can submit their resume and letter outlining their fit for the role to Laurie Castello, Operations and Finance Director, hr@mcec.ca. MCEC thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2026. The start date is flexible, with preference for February of 2027.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates need significant youth or young adult ministry experience across multiple contexts, a successful record in intercultural or immigrant settings, and a relevant bachelor's degree with coursework in practical theology, Anabaptist studies, and biblical studies; a Master of Divinity is preferred. Ordination in good standing in the Mennonite Church or a sibling denomination, or willingness to pursue ordination, is required, along with excellent English communication, a commitment to ongoing learning, and preferably French fluency.