Pastor
East Parkland Bible Church
Position: Senior Pastor
Term: Long-Term MinistryLocation: Stony Plain AB
Ministry Info
Ministry Opportunity Form
Your Name Edith Fehr
Your Email [email protected]
Organization Name East Parkland Bible Church
Position Title Senior Pastor
Term Long-Term Ministry (Over 1 Year)
Location Stony Plain, AB
Short Description Seeking an individual to provide spiritual leadership, preaching, teaching, pastoral care and a commitment to outreach.
Full Description (This is not our FULL Pastoral Posting, to see it in its entirety, please visit the link at the end of the description).
About our Church:
East Parkland Bible Church is a multi-generational body of believers of approx. 150 people in Stony Plain, AB. We are Bible based, truth seeking believers with a strong focus on worship and discipleship.
We value the building of relationships both within our church body and within our community. As a congregational led body, we are committed to living out our vision and mission.
We are excited about where God is leading our church family and are looking for a lead pastor who will come along side and actively support and participate in this journey.
Our Vision and Mission:
E - Encourage Believers
P - Purposeful Teaching
B - Biblical Teaching
C - Connection
"We endeavor to cultivate a welcoming environment for spiritual growth and community outreach, empowered by the diverse gifts given by the Holy Spirit and a commitment to faithful stewardship."
Our Values:
1. Sound Bible Teaching: The Bible is taught in a practical, relevant way to encourage a life growing in relationship with Jesus without compromising the absolute truth of God's Word.
2. Serving Our Community: We build bridges into our community, seeking to impact our neighbors, using practical methods to reach them with the love of Jesus.
3. Connections: We create a welcoming environment where everyone can connect with one another growing and learning together; supporting one another; serving one another with the love of Jesus.
LEAD PASTOR
What we are looking for:
We recognize that a pastor is ultimately called by God, our desire is to be led by someone who has a passionate love for God and desires to live out that love in our community. He will have the spiritual gifts of shepherd, teacher, and evangelism. He will support the vision and mission, facilitate, encourage and participate in our strategic goals challenging our congregation.
Position Overview:
The lead pastor will serve as the spiritual leader of the church in collaboration with the Board of Elders, to provide Christ-centered preaching and teaching, pastoral care, and a commitment to equipping believers for service and outreach.
Qualifications:
A genuine love for Jesus Christ, His word, and the ministry of the local church
A life marked by integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity
A clear pastoral calling evidenced by character and conduct, consistent with biblical leadership (1Timothy 3, Titus 1)
A heart for teaching, shepherding, and discipling individuals in all stages of life
A commitment to prayer, personal devotion, and lifelong growth in faith
An approachable demeanor with strong interpersonal and relation a skills using emotional intelligence
A unifying leader with the ability to motivate, equip and build up the body of Christ
Professional Qualifications:
Preferably holds a degree in theology, ministry, or a related field (B.A., B.S., or M.Div.) from an accredited institution.
A minimum of five years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience is preferred
Ministry credentials recognized by the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada (AGC) or a willingness to obtain such credentials
Training and/or experience in discipleship, pastoral care, and leadership development would be an asset.
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Contact Info
Contact Info To apply please submit to [email protected]
Cover Letter
Comprehensive resume including references
Your Faith Story
Your philosophy of ministry (philosophy of leadership)