EACO is a church within the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) denomination with approximately 380 people in weekly attendance. Located in Bells Corners, in Western Ottawa, Ontario, our church serves Cantonese, Mandarin, and English-speaking congregations.

Our vision is to be a vibrant Christian community in Ottawa, committed to transforming people of diverse cultural backgrounds into devoted followers of Christ. Our mission includes worship, discipleship, community service, unity, and evangelism.

The EACO Youth Ministry serves Junior High (Grades 7-8) and Senior High (Grades 9-12) students. Our goals focus on spiritual formation, discipleship, community building, intergenerational engagement, and outreach.

Position Type: Full-time

Accountability: Reports to the English Ministry Pastor

Compensation: Salary range of $45,000-$59,000 based on qualifications and experience

Additional Benefits: Annual paid vacation and paid study leave

Requirements:

● Must agree with the C&MA Core Values and Statement of Faith (https://thealliancecanada.ca/beliefs/)

● Must engage in the congregational life of EACO

Qualifications:

1. Christian Character: A strong relationship with Christ, committed to living out biblical principles.

2. Experience in Youth Ministry: A passion for guiding youth toward spiritual maturity and a deep love for youth ministry.

3. Theological Training: A degree from a recognized seminary or Bible college or academic equivalent is preferred.

4. Biblical Knowledge: Ability to communicate biblical truth in an engaging and relatable way, with a solid understanding of Scripture.

5. Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong servant leadership, relational, and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor youth leaders and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

1. Spiritual Leadership:

● Develop a vision for the Youth Ministry and serve as a spiritual role model.

● Provide pastoral counseling and mentorship to youth.

● Equip and empower a team of adult volunteers to support the youth ministry.

2. Teaching & Discipleship:

● Teach the Scripture and develop relevant youth program curricula.

● Lead weekly youth gatherings, Sunday School and Bible Quizzing.

● Encourage practical application of biblical truths.

3. Evangelism & Outreach:

● Plan and lead outreach events.

● Equip youth for personal evangelism.

4. Administration & Leadership Development:

● Plan events, manage budgets, and train student leaders.

● Foster strong communication with parents and integrate youth into the larger church community.

5. Safety & Collaboration:

● Ensure compliance with safety policies and work closely with church leadership.

This job description outlines the scope of the Youth Pastor position but is not an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, or responsibilities.

Application:

● Email the application to Philip Kim at phil@eaco.ca

● Resume/Applicants will be accepted until roles are filled

● Interested applicants are to provide three references with the application.

● Only residents from Canada and the US will be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only select candidates will be contacted.