Associate Pastor

Overview

Great pastoral opportunity on Vancouver Island!  

We are seeking an Associate Pastor whose primary calling and gifting is in Discipleship. This role may be expressed in one of two configurations:
·       Discipleship (up to 100%), or
·       A combined role of Discipleship (approximately 50%) and Worship Leadership (approximately 50%)

The successful candidate will have a deep passion for forming disciples of Jesus, developing leaders, and cultivating a culture of spiritual maturity within the church. Where applicable, the role may also include responsibility for worship leadership, depending on experience, gifting, and sense of calling.

WHO WE ARE
Our Vision is to see Jesus’ life expressed so that His love transforms lives.

This is lived out practically through our Mission to lift up Jesus in our worship, build in Jesus’ life in His people, and reach out locally and globally with Jesus’ love.

Our Values are:
●      We are Word Centred:  We believe that the Bible (God’s Written Word) and Jesus (the Living Word) should be at the centre of who we are.
●      We are Spirit-Filled:  We depend on the in-filling presence of the Holy Spirit for guidance, worship and ministry to transform our lives and the world around us.
●      We are Unified yet Diverse: We value and learn from the unique journey of each person while rejoicing in the unity we have in Jesus.
●      We are Servants:  We believe that Jesus’ followers are called to humbly serve in areas of natural and spiritual gifting so that we, and those we serve, may express His life.
●      We are Gathered and Scattered:  We value a caring, mutually dependent community that joins together in prayer and worship, and is sent to share the love and life of Jesus to those around us.

We are an egalitarian church that values the gifts of both women and men in ministry. For those who are married, recognizing that full-time ministry is a shared journey, we ask that applicants’ spouses are fully supportive of their partner’s calling.

Our Statement of Faith can be found here:
https://www.sbfchurch.com/statement-of-faith

ASSOCIATE PASTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
●      Further advance our Discipleship Pathway by developing small groups, equipping leaders, and fostering a culture of spiritual maturity through growth in spiritual formation
●      Invest in small group leaders by providing training and resources
●      Collaborate with the Community Pastor to ensure newcomers and evangelism course attendees are seamlessly integrated into long-term discipleship
●      Ensure that individuals, regardless of their starting point, are supported in their spiritual formation
●      Help individuals grow toward a life deeply rooted in Christ
●      Oversee and strengthen pastoral care

Possible Worship Leadership
●      Further develop a healthy worship ministry culture, seeking the inspiration and leading of the Holy Spirit in the selection and arrangement of worship material to resonate with the worship culture of the church
●      Ensure growth in the team’s character, commitment to our community, and growing competency in their area of serving
●      Recruit, empower, develop, mentor, and retain volunteer teams to carry out the work of ministry according to the church’s Vision, Mission, and Values
●      Lead and plan worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and SBF Staff Team
●      Oversee Worship Team recruitment, rehearsal, and scheduling, so that teams are in place for every weekend service, and personally lead worship an average of twice monthly
●      Ensure that the Worship Team are themselves “worshippers”, drawing the congregation into worship such that they are led to a place of praise and adoration for our God

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications
●      A growing personal relationship with Jesus
●      Commitment to life-long learning
●      Theological degree, or equivalent experience
●      Agreement with SBF’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Statement of Faith
●      Alignment with SBF’s philosophy of ministry
●      Preferably five or more years of full-time ministry

Characteristics
●      Relational and approachable, with a shepherd’s heart
●      Passionate about intergenerational ministry and developing others
●      A servant-hearted team player who values collaboration and humility
●      Spirit-led, prayerful, and committed to biblical truth
●      Desire and ability to equip others in their gifting
●      Proven ability to grow and nurture thriving volunteer teams, with a focus on relational and spiritual health
●      Demonstrated skill in leading and collaborating effectively within team contexts
●      Gifted in shepherding others and communicating clearly, both one-on-one and in group settings

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
●      Competitive salary commensurate with experience
●      4 weeks paid vacation and ministry leave
●      Professional development support
●      Relocation/Moving allowance

If you sense that God may be calling you to serve as our Associate Pastor, we invite you to apply by sending an application to craig@sbfchurch.com

Please include:
●      A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience has prepared you for this ministry
●      A comprehensive resume
●      Your faith story and philosophy of ministry
●      If relevant to your application, three samples of you leading worship

We look forward to hearing from you!