Local Mission Pastor
Overview:
The primary purpose of this role is to lead CA Church’s Local Mission activities. This includes equipping and leading others in local mission opportunities with a focus on care for the most vulnerable people in the Tri-Cities. The Local Mission Pastor will ensure that the mission of Jesus is emphasized and regularly practiced by CA Church.
Mission:
The Local Mission Pastor will nurture an environment where:
● every person in our church family will grow in taking responsibility for advancing the mission of Jesus, learning to live as missionaries in their local communities, and responding to God’s call on their lives.
● CA Church generously cares for the most vulnerable
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee Local Mission (35%)
● Provide vision and take bold steps towards advancement + growth
● Support key local mission projects and initiatives (The Community Cafe, The Pantry Market, and the Dressing Room)
● Refine and develop outreach ministries that address community needs
● Oversee Temporary Winter Shelter in partnership with Progressive Housing Society
● Represent CA Church and coordinate with local outreach partners and organizations.
● Develop and oversee Local Mission goals + budget
Lead Teams (35%)
● Oversee Local Mission staff and volunteers, giving operational leadership to outreach programs
● Oversee Community Response Fund Team
● Recruit, envision, train and support volunteers
● Co-lead Mission Monthly prayer
Communicate Mission (15%)
● Inspire + motivate CA Church towards generosity in Mission
● Develop a comprehensive, yearly plan to communicate mission vision and needs to our congregation (video, text, and mixed media). This includes the needs of our program as well as our local partners
● In partnership with Global Mission, design and organize bi-yearly Mission Weekends to highlight mission activities
Engage in Global Mission (5%)
● Work with Global Mission Staff where possible to integrate local and global mission
Participate in Staff Responsibilities (10%)
● Attend staff meetings
● Participate in staff training
Accountabilities
- Reports to the Senior Associate Pastor
Required Qualifications
YOU ARE
● a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
● aligned with CA Church’s leadership, mission, vision, and values
● motivated by the Gospel to fulfill the great commission + commandment
● a visionary who is able to turn vision into action
● highly interpersonal and love people
● a leader who others willingly follow
● humble and ready to serve—nothing is below you
● an initiator and self motivator
● a team player and a team builder
● detail oriented
● a multitasker - able to manage many projects at the same time
● an articulate communicator, in both oral and written contexts
● an encourager who builds up and celebrates others, who honours others by affirming their strengths and gifts
Preferred Skills and Experience
- a leader who has strong intercultural intelligence
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Seven or more years experience leading volunteers and working with vulnerable people
Location and Travel Requirements
- Coquitlam, BC
- No travel required
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