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Overview:

An ideal candidate will be a devout, active

follower of Christ. This devotion will be

grounded in a deep personal spiritual

relationship with God through the work of Jesus

Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and will be

apparent in a life of loving witness and service

that is consistent with the teachings of Jesus

and the fruit of the Spirit.

The Lead Pastor will work collaboratively with

the staff, the Board of Elders and the

congregation from a place of internal wellness

of soul. They will joyfully, effectively and

accurately communicate the Word of God.

They will be able to clearly articulate and

communicate goals and then work together

with the staff, the Board and the congregation

to advance these goals. They will have a deep

interest and concern for the discipleship of

Christians and will work to develop a culture of

discipleship at OAC to further the mission of

God’s kingdom.

A strong candidate will have a proven track

record of effective leadership within the church.

They will be currently licensed as an official

worker with the Alliance Canada or able to gain

that licensing prior to engaging with us for this

role. They will have significant theological

training with a deep appreciation

Mission:

Loving Christ, His Church and our Community with consideration.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

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• The primary purpose of the Lead Pastor is to provide effective spiritual leadership to the Board of Elders and teh congregtion of Okotoks Alliance Church to help us fulfull our calling to love God and neighbour. 

Accountabilities

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Required Qualifications

• A proven track record of effective leadership and influence within the church. 
• A ministry-related degree with theological training is highly valued (graduate degree or higher preferred.)
• A licensed, ordained worker with the Alliance Canada (or the desire for and theological alignment required to pursue licensing with the Alliance Canada.) 
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Preferred Skills and Experience

• The ability to encourage, inspire and lead the church forward.
• A proven recruiter, equipper and nurturer of teams.
• An excellent preacher and communicator.
• The ability to pastor people in the context of their day-to-day lives, including times of disappointment and complexity. 
• A personal commitment to influencing others for Christ.
• A capacity for logistics and careful institutional management, including the oversight of finances and the physical facilities. 

Location and Travel Requirements

• Okotoks, Alberta

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