Description
Chartwell is seeking a full-time Next Gen Pastor to join our staff team. The NextGen Pastor will pursue our congregation’s Mission and Vision as they relate to Jr./Sr. High students and Young Adults, by creatively implementing a holistic ministry with a strategic focus on discipleship/spiritual formation, missional service, and leadership development.
(Complete Job Description at https://www.chartwellchurch.com/news/next-generation-pastor-position)
Overview of Church and Community
Chartwell is a growing and vibrant congregation of ~250 people in Oakville, Ontario. We are a multi-ethnic and multi-generational family, pursuing and cultivating a Jesus-shaped spirituality together.
Church Purpose | Mission Statement
Our Mission is to Love God, Love our Neighbours, and to glorify God by alerting the world to His universal reign through Jesus Christ. We have a vision to be a people who declare the Whole Message for the Whole Person for the Whole World.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Relevant Biblical Bachelor’s degree and/or Ministry Training (e.g. BRE, BTS, etc.)
- 3-5 years of youth ministry experience preferred
Role and Responsibilities
- Cultivate healthy and authentic pastoral relationships with youth [Gr. 6-12] and young adults [~19-26]
- Facilitate & cultivate environments where young people learn to love and follow Jesus, know and are shaped by the Scriptures, and fully participate in the life of our church family
- Plan and lead age-appropriate studies relevant to the spiritual formation of youth and young adults
- Plan and lead activities which cultivate healthy relationships within the NextGen ministries
- Accordingly, oversee and cultivate spaces in our church community where youth and young adults:
- are loved, cared for, and find a meaningful place of belonging for who they are
- are free to ask questions as they investigate and ‘figure out’ their faith
- are encouraged and equipped Biblically and spiritually to walk in step with Jesus in every area of life
- learn to understand and articulate their faith to others
- learn to live missionally and to actively to engage in mission alongside others in our church, as well as independently in their own lives
- Recruit, train, and empower adult/youth volunteers to assist with ministry plans and programs
- Establish and maintain regular and consistent contact with parents and families of youth
- Oversee, lead, and administrate all details and plans related to annual youth Vision Trip [March Break]
- Work with ministry leaders to assist transitions from Children’s Ministry to youth, & from youth to adult life
- Participate in additional ministry opportunities in conjunction with the Pastoral Team and Lead Pastor
Preferred Skills
Team Player – Willing and able to contribute to the staff team in a healthy and collaborative fashion
Missional – Understands and is able to articulate and practice a ‘Missional’ model of ministry
Communicator—Effectively and creatively teach and equip youth in both formal and informal settings
Culturally Aware – Informed on cultural trends, especially as they pertain to youth
Resourceful – Up to date on best practices and current models of youth ministry in a post-Christian context
Leadership – Able to equip volunteers to excel in their roles; passionate about developing the leaders around them
Initiative – willing to ‘step out’, see and solve problems, and lead proactively
Contact
Applicants should forward resume and cover letter to kevin@chartwellchurch.com
Please provide three references; one from a Senior Pastor or Ministry Leader who has observed the applicant’s growth and ministry, and at least one additional work-related reference
Complete Job Description at https://www.chartwellchurch.com/news/next-generation-pastor-position
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