Associate Pastor - Young Adults

“Central, a large, ethnically diverse, multi-generational church in the heart of the Niagara Region. We are currently in need of a dynamic, passionate and qualified individual to serve as an Associate Pastor – Young Adults! Are you interested in impacting the lives of hundreds of people? Do you have a passion for reaching people for Christ? Do you dream of leading in a cutting-edge ministry environment? We are seeking a pastor who can join our team!” WHAT YOU WILL DO: Groups: o Oversee 300 people through Groups (average 30 leaders with 10 people in each) o Disciple Group leaders including encouragement, accountability, group management, etc. o Recruit and Train new Group leaders in alignment with our leadership system o Participate along with your Group leaders in group leader meetings, group launches, assimilating new people into groups o Lead a Young Adults Community Group o Assist Group Leaders with: group set up; launching; communicate information to assigned Administration personal for tracking & advertising o Growth Tracking System- Walk alongside people who desire to grow in their leadership skills (A Place for More follow up; Becoming a Leader training; Group leader training; Next steps) and administrative duties involved General: o Be fully engaged Sundays 8am-2pm unless on vacation or special permission from direct report o Attend all Staff meetings and Team meetings unless on vacation or special permission from direct report o Attend and be fully engaged on Encounter nights unless on vacation or special permission from direct report o Perform Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, as requested Pastoral Connect/Care: o Provide initial contact for Young Adults assisting them in getting connected at Central (primarily through Groups) Care: This includes facilitating visitation, prayer, preliminary counselling, and referring to external support services in alignment with our Care System o Provide confidential pastoral guidance for people as required o Use our QR code/CCB systems to track connections with people including initial and 30day follow ups. Target is 10 per week Partnering: o Through Serve Groups, partner with Community Crew for missional opportunities that include engaging with local university/college campuses and international mission trips o Work alongside all departments to collectively serve our Church family o Work with volunteers/sub-contractors o Approach the day to day work activities with a flexible and positive attitude o Perform other duties in conjunction with HR as assigned by direct report WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US: • A competitive salary range of $45,500-$54,600 per year including medical benefits • The ability to impact and transform lives • Amazing team dynamic that is both highly motivated and passionate WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: • Amazing facilities to foster unforgettable experiences • Regular personal growth and leadership development opportunities • The support of the entire staff in seeing people connect to God and to each other! If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to adeoladipo@centralcc.ca Only successful candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. Please visit our website to learn more about us – www.centralcc.ca

WHO YOU ARE: • Digitally savvy. Comfortable with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc. • Able to lead volunteer teams • Reliable, dependable, and have a strong work ethic • Possess excellent interpersonal skills • Are self-motivated and able to take initiative • Has a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle • A person who has a working knowledge of Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

A degree in theology, ministry, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in young adult ministry, discipleship, or leadership development. • Experience in organizing and leading outreach efforts and mission trips is an asset