Children and Youth Ministry Pastor

Overview

Position: Children and Youth Ministry Pastor

CHURCH PROFILE

Winnipeg Chinese Alliance Church (WCAC) was established in 1967, the second Chinese C&MA church founded in Canada. With nearly six decades of growth, the church has upheld Jesus Christ as its head, adhered to biblical truth, and committed to discipleship and evangelism.

We are a multi-generational church family that consists of three language groups – Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. We currently provide three different services with an average weekly attendance of 290, with many young families, children and youth, along with a number of senior adults.

 

At present, our children and youth ministry offers two Sunday kids’ programs for children (pre-school to grade 6) totalling approximately 30 children, and a Friday night fellowship group and Sunday School program for youth (grades 7-12) totalling 40 youth. This is supported by a strong and dedicated group of over 50 volunteers who believe in guiding, directing, and discipling our children and youth.

WCAC believes in supporting all ministry workers – male and female – in pursuing their calling as spiritual leaders, including the process of ordination.

POSITION SUMMARY

WCAC is seeking a Children and Youth Ministry Pastor or Ministry Lead to closely partner with parents, volunteers, and church leadership to lead the design of programs that are suitable to different population demographics including many newcomers to Canada.

The Children and Youth Ministry Pastor or Ministry Lead, working under the Elders Board, will be responsible for the overall programming and spiritual development of the Children and Youth Ministry. This is a full-time salaried position, 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits package, and a flexible work environment. Base Salary for a full-time pastor: $51,700 – $61,700 per year, depending on experience. Part time applicants may be considered should their qualifications be exceptional.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of children and youth programming that aligns with Christian & Missionary Alliance beliefs, reflecting the vision and mission of WCAC.
Ensure that WCAC’s children and volunteer protection policies (eg. Plan to Protect) are being instituted to standard in applicable ministry areas.
Recruit, train, and lead volunteers involved in the Children and Youth ministry.
Provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for the children and youth.
Build relationships and provide pastoral care to the children, youth, volunteers, and parents.
Be responsible for setting and maintaining the department budget, purchasing supplies as needed.
Be an integral member of the WCAC pastoral team and the church community as a whole.
Fulfil related administration and other duties as assigned by the Elders Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications:

A committed, mature, and growing relationship with God.
A love and passion for Children and Youth Ministry, with a shepherd’s heart.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree pertinent to the role of a children’s ministry pastor.
Must meet the requirements of the approval for ministry process with the C&MA
Sound biblical knowledge with proven ability to teach children and youth.
Organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills. Good communication skills.
Willingness to adapt and work with people from different cultures by actively building relationships.

Desired Qualifications:

Call to serve in a Chinese church setting, understanding of Chinese culture.
Ministry experience working with families, understanding the family dynamics.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, either Mandarin or Cantonese.
Experience leading worship teams and mentoring youth in music ministry.
Experience with event planning, possess a supervisory capacity
Two or more years experience in Children/Youth programming (e.g. teaching, coordinating, coaching, volunteering in a leadership role, etc.)

Interested applicants are to send the following application materials to Eugene Tsang at kidmin@wcac-wpg.org:

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